executive and the legislature and the public in general. The present Guidelines have been formulated principally with public prosecutors in mind, but they apply equally, as appropriate, to prosecutors appointed on an ad hoc basis. "Qualifications, selection and training "1. Persons selected as prosecutors shall be individuals of integrity and ability, with appropriate training and qualifications. "2. States shall ensure that: "(a) Selection criteria for prosecutors embody safeguards against appointments based on partiality or prejudice, excluding any discrimination against a person on the grounds of race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national, social or ethnic origin, property, birth, economic or other status, except that it would not be considered discriminatory to require a candidate for prosecutorial office to be a national of the country concerned; "(b) Prosecutors have appropriate education and training and should be made aware of the ideals and ethical duties of their office, of the constitutional and statutory protections for the rights of the suspect, and of human rights and fundamental freedoms recognized by national and international law. "Status and conditions of service "3. Prosecutors, as essential agents of the administration of justice, shall at all times maintain the honour and dignity of their profession. "4. States shall ensure that prosecutors are able to perform their, professional functions without intimidation, hindrance, harassment, improper interference or unjustified exposure to civil, penal or other liability. "5. Prosecutors and their families shall be physically protected by the authorities when their personal safety is threatened as a result of the discharge of prosecutorial functions. "б. Reasonable conditions of service of prosecutors, adequate remuneration and, where applicable, tenure, pension and age of retirement shall be secured by law. "7. Promotion of prosecutors, wherever such a system exists, shall be based on objective factors, in particular professional qualifications, ability, integrity and experience, and decided upon in accordance with fair 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be related to the administration of justice and the principles that guide the selection, training, and working conditions of prosecutors. It does not seem to be directly related to any specific economic or industrial activity, but rather focuses on the values and standards that should govern the prosecution of cases.

**Category**
Education, Employment