Legal Literacy- A conversation in the silence of dawn with a friend who works as a prosecutor sparked this writing. In the middle of the first sip of morning coffee, he told with a tone that implied a burden, "Being a law enforcer is not enough to have a conscience. There is a hierarchy, there are institutional rules that bind." He continued, "If I am too idealistic and only follow my conscience, I could be examined by internal supervisors." That honest expression—which came from the heart of the law enforcement system—opened a deep reflection: To what extent does conscience still have a place in the midst of the jungle of bureaucracy and legal articles that often feel cold and distant?

Mr. Prosecutor, Your Boss Is Not the Highest Law

“Prosecutors must not be afraid.” This sentence sounds like a cliché, but it is an absolute requirement for the upholding of justice. More than just not being afraid of external threats, the biggest challenge actually comes from within: a prosecutor must not be afraid, even of his own superiors. He must be independent. We all understand that the Prosecutor's Office is an institution that stands upright based on the chain of command. There is a hierarchy, there is a career ladder, and there are "superiors" who hold the pen for promotions and transfers. This bureaucratic reality often creates a dilemmatic crossroads: should one be loyal to the orders of superiors, or loyal to conscience and legal truth? When a prosecutor is faced with this choice, he must ask himself: To whom does my highest loyalty truly lie? To the name written on the decree of office, or to the justice that is the reason this profession exists?