Attorney General of Brunei

The Attorney General's Office of Brunei was established by the Constitution in 1959. Prior to the proclamation, the Attorney General of Sarawak had served as the legal adviser to Brunei's federal government.[1] 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.[2]

List of attorneys general since 1959
  • Tan Sri Ali bin Hassan[1] (1959-1961)
  • Dato Aziz bin Mohammed Zain[1] (1961-1963)
  • Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Laila Kanun Diraja Dato Laila Utama Awang Idris Talog Davies[1] (1963-1977)
  • Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Laila Kanun Diraja Pengiran Haji Bahrin bin Pengiran Haji Abbas[1] (1978-1998)
  • Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Paduka Awg. Hj.Kifrawi bin Dato Hj. Kifli[1] (1998-2009)
  • Hayati binti Mohammad Salleh[3][4][5][6] (2009–present) [1st female]

See also

References
  1. "Attorney General's Chambers - History". www.agc.gov.bn. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
  2. "Attorney General's Chambers - Overview". www.agc.gov.bn. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
  3. "Biography:HER EXCELLENCY MRS HAYATI SALLEH ATTORNEY GENERAL BRUNEI DARUSSALAM".
  4. "Princess Hjh Masna presents eight women with special achievement awards". sultanate.com. August 20, 2008. Retrieved 2017-12-15.
  5. Sidhu, Jatswan S. (2016-12-20). Historical Dictionary of Brunei Darussalam. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 9781442264595.
  6. House, Freedom (2013-10-10). Freedom in the World 2013: The Annual Survey of Political Rights and Civil Liberties. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 9781442225671.
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