Attorney General of Brunei

Attorney General of Brunei
Peguam Negara Brunei
ڤڬوام نڬارا بروني
since 29 February 2024 (2024-02-29)
Attorney General's Chambers
StyleThe Honourable
(Malay: Yang Berhormat)
TypeAttorney General
Member ofCouncil of Cabinet Ministers
Reports toPrime Minister
SeatAttorney General's Chambers, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
AppointerHassanal Bolkiah
as Sultan of Brunei
Term lengthAt His Majesty's pleasure
Constituting instrumentConstitution of Brunei
PrecursorAttorney General of Sarawak
Formation29 September 1959 (1959-09-29)
First holderAli Hassan
Websitewww.agc.gov.bn

The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC; Malay: Pejabat Peguam Negara) 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 AGC. Moreover, assisting the Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) and other enforcement agencies in carrying out their investigations, advising and approving prosecutions.[1]

  1. ^ Sidhu, Jatswan S. (2009-12-22). Historical Dictionary of Brunei Darussalam. Scarecrow Press. p. 28. ISBN 978-0-8108-7078-9.