The number of prosecutors has been increased extensively to meet the PGO’s service demands. At the end of 2022, there were 122 prosecutors at the Prosecutor General’s Office (PGO). This is a 205% increase from the figures published in the 2013 Report on the independence of judges and lawyers [Gabriela Knaul, UN Special Rapporteur]. PGO has also developed written guidelines and standards to develop and streamline staff capacities. PGO is increasingly providing more services and more expedited services to the island communities through these offices. PGO currently has 11 regional branches: in Haa. Dhaalu, Noonu, Baa, Raa, Lhaviyani, Thaa, Laamu, Gaafu Alif, Gaafu Dhaal, Gnaviani, and Addu Atoll. During the NSAP monitoring period, PGO established two additional branches of the office, one in. R. Dhuvaafaru and Gnaviani. Fuah Mulah, to facilitate easier access, and services of the office in the regions. Prosecutors are reported to lack the competency to work particularly with human rights, vulnerable groups, victims and witnesses, and needs training and sensitisation to provide effective prosecutorial services to such groups. Better coordination between State agencies is also needed to ensure protection to such groups throughout investigation periods, trials and post judgments.