Carlos Alberto Palomino Quispe
This book examines the role of specialized prosecutors within the framework of the rule of law, highlighting the challenges they face in conducting criminal proceedings within the current sociopolitical context in Peru. It provides a concrete analysis of reasonable time limits, due diligence, the principle of legality, and the requirement for formal charges in the context of crimes against humanity. Furthermore, it examines the current status of the supra-provincial criminal prosecutor’s offices specializing in human rights and counterterrorism, highlighting their successes and shortcomings.The topics covered aim to support the work of prosecutors specializing in human rights by highlighting the important role they play in serving society and the rule of law. Similarly, it seeks to contribute to the strengthening of these specialized prosecutor’s offices in order to address the new challenges that lie ahead, highlighting specific problems and proposing some alternative solutions.