Most people think that in criminal matters, the role of the Crown prosecutor is always to represent the victims and defend their rights. But that is purely theoretical. His or her role is to discover the truth and to show neutrality within the legal system. When victims' rights are under attack—for example, the right to preserve the confidentiality of personal information—the Crown prosecutor should not be involved. That is the work of independent counsel. That is one of the reasons why it is so important to maintain the Court Challenges Program.
On December 11th, 2007. See this statement in context.