Attorney General of Geneva – The Role, Opportunities, and Future Challenges

The Geneva School of Diplomacy welcomed Pierre Bayenet for a discussion on the evolving role of Geneva’s prosecutorial system, examining the responsibilities, opportunities, and future challenges facing public justice institutions.

Public justice institutions play a critical role in safeguarding the rule of law, ensuring accountability, and responding to the evolving legal and societal challenges of modern governance.

As part of the Geneva School of Diplomacy’s Emerging Issues & Persistent Challenges series, the Geneva School of Diplomacy hosted Pierre Bayenet for a timely discussion exploring the role of Geneva’s prosecutorial system, the responsibilities of public justice institutions, and the broader challenges shaping the future of legal governance.

Drawing on his professional experience within Geneva’s legal and prosecutorial landscape, Mr Bayenet examined the institutional responsibilities of the public prosecutor’s office, the opportunities for reform and innovation within the justice system, and the growing pressures facing legal governance in a rapidly changing environment.

The session provided students, faculty, and attendees with valuable insight into the practical realities of public legal administration, accountability, and the evolving relationship between justice institutions and society.

About the Speaker

Pierre Bayenet — Avocat; Procureur au Ministère public de Genève

Ministère public de Genève

Pierre Bayenet is an avocat and procureur at the Ministère public de Genève, with professional expertise in legal practice, prosecution, and public justice.

His work engages with issues of criminal justice, public legal governance, prosecutorial responsibility, and institutional accountability within the Swiss legal framework.

Through his legal and prosecutorial experience, he brings practical insight into the challenges and future evolution of justice institutions in Geneva and beyond.