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Senator Garth Lucien Wilkin was sworn in as the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs of the new Cabinet of the Government of St Kitts and Nevis on August 13, 2022.
The Office of the Attorney General is eager to serve you and all stakeholders in our nation in general in keeping with our mandate as prescribed in the Constitution of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Attorney General’s Act and other laws of the Federation. This office plays a significant role in the administration of Justice. As such, the Attorney General’s Chambers contributes to the maintenance of the rule of law in the Federation.
In accordance with Section 64 of the Constitution of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Attorney General is the principal legal adviser to the Government of St. Christopher and Nevis and is responsible for advising the various government ministries and institutions
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions operates as an independent functionary under the aegis of the Office of the Attorney General by receiving administrative support from this office.
The Office of the Attorney General provides support for the independent functioning of the Supervisor of Elections. As such the Electoral Office is also a ministerial responsibility of this office.
Our vision includes the extensive oversight of the legislative agenda of the Government.
It is the principal Mission of this Office to provide legal advice and services to and on behalf of the Crown and to conduct and regulate all litigation for and against the Crown or any Ministry or Agency of Government.
Ensuring that the administration of public affairs is in accordance with the Constitution and the law.
Superintending all matters connected with the administration of justice pulvinar.
Advising the Government on all matters of a legislative nature. and superintending all Government measures of a legislative nature
Advising the heads of the Government Ministries and agencies on all matters of law affecting such Ministries and agencies and Government as a whole
Conducting and regulating all litigation for and against the Crown and any Government Ministry or agency.
Performing such other functions as assigned by the Governor General, acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister
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Attorney General’s Office & Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs
P.O. Box. 164
Building 22, Port Zante
Saint Kitts and Nevis
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