ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Public prosecutor's office (Germany)

Ok kiddo, so the public prosecutor's office in Germany is like a super important team of people whose job it is to make sure that the bad guys get caught and punished for their bad actions. They are kind of like the police, but their job is different.

When the police catch someone who has done something wrong, like stealing or hurting someone else, they will hand over all the evidence they have gathered to the public prosecutor's office. The public prosecutor's office will then look at all the evidence and decide if they think the person is guilty or not.

If they think the person is guilty, they will take them to court and try to prove it. They will also be the ones who argue in court about what punishment the person should get if they are found guilty.

The public prosecutor's office is really important because they help to make sure that people don't get away with doing bad things. They are always working hard to investigate crimes and to bring criminals to justice, because that helps to keep everyone safe and happy.