Office of the
Attorney General
The Office of the Attorney-General was established in terms of
the provisions of Article 86 of the Constitution. The
attorney-general is the principal legal adviser to the
government. In terms of the provisions of Article 87 of the
Constitution, the prosecutor-general falls under the Office of
the Attorney-General. The prosecutor-general is the prosecuting
authority of the state. Another office which falls under the
Office of the Attorney-General is the government attorney who is
responsible for defending the government in civil cases, and
handling civil cases on behalf of the government.
The Roles and Functions of the Attorney General
The Attorney General is vested and charged with the following powers and functions.
"Article 87 Powers and Functions of the Attorney-General
The powers and functions of the Attorney-General shall be:
(a) To
exercise the final responsibility for the office of the Prosecutor-General;
(b) To be the principal legal advisor to the President and Government;
(c) To take all action necessary for the protection and upholding of the
Constitution.
(d) To perform all such functions and duties as may be assigned to the
Attorney-General by Act of Parliament."
