Attorney General

 

In many justice systems, the Attorney General is a high-ranking lawyer, frequently of cabinet rank, and a member of the Executive Branch of Government. The Attorney General's first role is to uphold the rule of law through activities that include law reform, legal education or the appointment and supervision of law-enforcement personnel. The Attorney General is also the principal legal advisor and counsel of the Executive Branch, and to represents it before the court of law. The Attorney General's Office may also be responsible for a variety of tasks, including serving as the trustee of public registries. This page features a selection of websites that compare the duties and work of a number of Attorney General Offices worldwide.

Resources

This site describes the role, function, and services of the department.

Botswana

Official site for Botswana’s Attorney General’s Chambers.

 

Brunei

Official site for Brunei’s Attorney General’s Chambers.

Canada

Official site for Canada’s Ministry of Justice. In English and French.

 

China

Official site for Hong Kong’s Department of Justice, including information on the Secretary for Justice. In Chinese and English.

Ecuador

Official site for Ecuador’s Office of the Attorney General. In Spanish.

El Salvador

Official site for El Salvador's Attorney General.

Fiji

Official site for Fiji’s Attorney General and Minister for Justice.

Guam

Official site for Guam’s Attorney General and the Department of Law.

 

India

Official site for India’s Ministry of Law, Justice, and Company Affairs. In Hindi and English.

Ireland

Official site for Ireland’s Office of the Attorney General

Official site for Mauritius’ Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice and Human Rights.

Mexico

Official site for Mexico's Office of the Attorney General. In Spanish and English

 

Portugal

Official site for Portugal's Attorney General's Office. In English.

Singapore

Official site of Singapore’s Office of the Attorney General.

Thailand

Official site for Thailand’s Attorney General.

United States

Attorney General of the United States

The Attorney General, as head of the Department of Justice and chief law enforcement officer of the Federal Government, represents the United States in legal matters generally and gives advice and opinions to the President and to the heads of the executive departments of the Government when so requested.

National Association of Attorneys General

NAAG was founded in Washington, DC in 1907 to facilitate interaction among states Attorneys General as peers, thereby enhancing the performance of Attorneys General and their staffs, to respond effectively to emerging state and federal issues.

 

Official site for the United States’ Department of Justice, including information about the Attorney General and departmental activities

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