Astrid Asi says that criticism from politicians has not made the Prosecutor's Office more cautious. If there is reason to believe that a crime has been committed, proceedings are initiated. Asi does not see that she should make compromises with politicians.
The code of ethics for prosecutors is planned to be updated. This is not related to any specific case. The code was last amended in 2013. Now it is desired to modernize it because society and social media have changed. New prosecutors can contribute to discussions about what constitutes good work by a prosecutor.
The code of ethics also addresses social media. This is an important topic that is being discussed more thoroughly today. The Prosecutor's Office also has an ethics council where one can turn with questions about ethics.
The Prosecutor's Office analyzes its work and makes changes when necessary. For example, it is important that investigations are fast and of high quality. More attention is paid to the training of new prosecutors. Cooperation with the police and other institutions must be good.
Asi does not see that the independence of the Prosecutor's Office is at risk. She does not feel pressure to make political compromises. Prosecutors must do their job regardless of politicians' opinions.
One difficult case was the Pihlakodu matter. The Prosecutor's Office did not initiate proceedings against the care home. Asi explained that corporate liability is usually interpreted narrowly. However, the Supreme Court found that the Prosecutor's Office made mistakes. Now a new investigation is being launched.
Asi also spoke about a new law that changes the definition of rape. The work of the Prosecutor's Office will not change, but society's attitude may. The Prosecutor's Office also supports legislative changes that give them better tools.
Finally, Asi said that the trustworthiness of the Prosecutor's Office is important. She works to ensure that people feel safe.