a jury what the Crown considers to be credible evidence relevant to what is alleged to be a crime. Counsel have a duty to see that all available legal proof of the facts is presented: it should be done firmly and pressed to its legitimate strength, but it must also be done fairly.” To clarify, the ODPP is the main prosecutorial body responsible for representing the Crown in criminal trials. Crown prosecutors are barristers who are briefed, by the ODPP, to appear on behalf of the Crown and perform prosecutorial and other ancillary functions. Further, the ODPP and by extension crown prosecutors do not investigate crimes. The respective police force in each state or territory is responsible for the investigative aspect of an alleged criminal offence. The prosecutors role is to firstly, determine whether the evidence is strong enough and/or admissible in a court proceedings. And secondly, to then use that brief of evidence and act for the Crown in presenting that evidence to the jury to deliberate and make a decision. A growing conflict with prosecutorial duties is becoming the duty of disclosure. As aforementioned, a major component of the prosecutorial function is the exercise of procedural fairness and absolute adherence to judicial principles and prosecutorial guidelines. Duties of disclosures relate to instances whereby the police and/or prosecutors do not disclose all available information to the opposing counsel in an attempt to disguise the true appearance of the facts. Recent Australian cases where this has been an issue include R v Easterday (2003) 143 A Crim R 154 and R v Sonnet [2010] VSCA 315. Appointment process This section will focus on the appointment and eligibility requirements to become or be eligible to be appointed as a crown prosecutor. Each state has different legislation that is responsible for the appointment process. All prosecutors generally have the same requirements. Using NSW as a case study, appointments are made pursuant to the 'Crown Prosecutors Act 1986 (NSW). They firstly must be a qualified Australian legal practitioner. Secondly, crown prosecutors must also be members of the private bar, in NSW known as the New South Wales Bar Association. To be appointed at the bar as a barrister, one must receive the required standard of 75% in the NSW Bar Examination along with other administrative components. Once a member of the private bar, barristers can be appointed by the Governor to serve as