Civil Litigation and Opinions Division

The Office of the Attorney General is the Constitutional Law Officers of the Country in accordance with common law principals

Address: TATTE Building, Sogi, Floor 6
Email: attorney.general@ag.gov.ws
PH: +68520295 | +68520295

The Civil Litigation and Opinion Division carries out the following functions:

  • To institute and conduct civil proceedings and other matters for the Government

  • To defend civil proceedings against Government

  • To provide legal opinion and advice to the Government

1. To provide professional legal opinions and advice in a timely and efficient manner to Government ministries and agencies.

  • Provide written and verbal legal advice pursuant to instructions from Government ministries or agencies or whenever it is appropriate to provide advice. Represent the Government in national and international meetings.

2. To supervise and conduct civil proceedings involving Government and provide legal support to or representation for the GOvernment in other formal inquiries.

  • Ensure high-quality representation for the Government in all relevant Civil and Tribunal proceedings.
  • Provide professional assistance to GOvernment ministries and agencies

To read the most up-to-date decisions for Civil proceedings where the Office of the Attorney General has acted on behalf of the Government Ministries and Corporations.

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