The Attorney General's Office of Brunei is the public prosecutor of Brunei, and legal adviser to the Government of Brunei. The functions of the attorney general are carried out with the assistance of the deputy attorney-general and the solicitor-general, through the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC). Moreover, assisting the Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) and other enforcement agencies in carrying out their investigations, advising and approving prosecutions.[1]
| Attorney General of Brunei | |
|---|---|
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| Attorney General's Chambers | |
| Style | The Honourable (Malay: Yang Berhormat) |
| Member of | Cabinet of Brunei |
| Reports to | Prime Minister |
| Seat | Minister |
| Appointer | Sultan of Brunei |
| Term length | No fixed term |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution |
| Precursor | Attorney General of Sarawak |
| Formation | 29 September 1959 |
| First holder | Ali Hassan (as Attorney General of Sarawak) Aziz Mohd. Zain (as Attorney General of Brunei) |
| Website | www |
History edit
The office of Attorney General of Brunei was established by Brunei's Constitution in 1959. Prior to the proclamation, the Attorney General of Sarawak had served as the legal adviser to Brunei's federal government.[2] The Attorney General is assisted by the Solicitor General and Counsels in advising representing the federal government in civil and criminal matters. In addition, the Attorney General drafts legislation and works closely with any pertinent government ministries and departments.[3] In August 2008, the position of attorney general was promoted to ministerial rank.[1]
Attorneys general edit
| No. | Portrait | Attorney General | Term start | Term end | Time in office | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ali Hassan | 29 September 1959 | 20 September 1961 | 1 year, 356 days | First Attorney General of Brunei and holds the title of Tan Sri. | [1] | |
| 2 |  |
Abdul Aziz Zain | 20 September 1961 | 15 January 1963 | 1 year, 117 days | Holds the title of Tan Sri. | [1] |
| 3 |  |
Idris Talog Davies | 15 January 1963 | 22 July 1977 | 14 years, 188 days | Died in office on 21 July 1977. | [1] |
| 4 |  |
Bahrin Abas | 1 January 1978 | 24 June 1998 | 20 years, 235 days | [1] | |
| 5 | Kifrawi Kifli | 24 June 1998 | 4 August 2009 | 10 years, 345 days | [1] | ||
| 6 |  |
Hayati Mohd Salleh | 4 August 2009 | 18 August 2018 | 9 years, 14 days | First female in the position. | [4] |
| 7 |  |
Hairol Arni | 18 August 2018 | 27 July 2020 | 1 year, 344 days | Tenure suddenly terminated on 27 July 2020. | [5][6] |
| – |  |
Zuraini Sharbawi | 27 July 2020 | 6 October 2020 | 71 days | Replacement for Hairol Arni. | [6] |
| 8 |  |
Ahmad Isa | 6 October 2020 | 29 February 2024 | 3 years, 146 days | [2] | |
| 9 | Nor Hashimah Taib | 29 February 2024 | Incumbent | 52 days | [7] |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g Sidhu, Jatswan S. (2009-12-22). Historical Dictionary of Brunei Darussalam. Scarecrow Press. p. 28. ISBN 978-0-8108-7078-9.
- ^ a b "Attorney General's Chambers - History". www.agc.gov.bn. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
- ^ "Attorney General's Chambers - Overview". www.agc.gov.bn. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
- ^ "Sultanate - News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | Sultan appoints first Bruneian Chief Justice". www.sultanate.com. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
- ^ "Judiciary News and Current Issues - Appointment of Yang Berhormat Dato Paduka..." www.judiciary.gov.bn. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
- ^ a b Bandial, Ain (2020-10-05). "Brunei sees appointment of new Attorney General". The Scoop. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ^ "New appointment of Attorney General » Borneo Bulletin Online". New appointment of Attorney General. 2024-02-28. Retrieved 2024-02-29.