Attorney General of Brunei
Incumbent
Datin Paduka Nor Hashimah
since 29 February 2024 (2024-02-29)
Attorney General's Chambers
StyleThe Honourable (Malay: Yang Berhormat)
Member ofCabinet of Brunei
Reports toPrime Minister
SeatMinister
AppointerSultan of Brunei
Term lengthNo fixed term
Constituting instrumentConstitution
PrecursorAttorney General of Sarawak
Formation29 September 1959; 64 years ago (1959-09-29)
First holderAli Hassan
(as Attorney General of Sarawak)
Aziz Mohd. Zain
(as Attorney General of Brunei)
Websitewww.agc.gov.bn/Theme/Home.aspx

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]

History

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

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 40 days [7]

See also

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b "Attorney General's Chambers - History". www.agc.gov.bn. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
  3. ^ "Attorney General's Chambers - Overview". www.agc.gov.bn. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
  4. ^ "Sultanate - News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | Sultan appoints first Bruneian Chief Justice". www.sultanate.com. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  5. ^ "Judiciary News and Current Issues - Appointment of Yang Berhormat Dato Paduka..." www.judiciary.gov.bn. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  6. ^ a b Bandial, Ain (2020-10-05). "Brunei sees appointment of new Attorney General". The Scoop. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
  7. ^ "New appointment of Attorney General » Borneo Bulletin Online". New appointment of Attorney General. 2024-02-28. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
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