Attorney-General
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- Government — Legal Advisory
- Parent Body
- Attorney-General's Chambers
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- www.agc.gov.sg
The Attorney-General of Singapore serves as the Government's chief legal adviser and the Public Prosecutor. The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) drafts legislation, advises the Government on legal matters, and represents the Government in civil proceedings.
About Attorney-General
Attorney-General is a Singapore government body. The Attorney-General of Singapore serves as the Government's chief legal adviser and the Public Prosecutor. The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) drafts legislation, advises the Government on legal matters, and represents the Government in civil proceedings. Attorney-General appeared as a party in 13 cases before Singapore courts between January 2025 and February 2026. Attorney-General appeared as respondent (10), third party (2) and appellant (1), with matters heard in the High Court (General Division) (7) and the Court of Appeal (6). The legal issues in these cases involved Constitutional Law (8), Legal Profession (5), and Criminal Procedure and Sentencing (4).
Cases involving Attorney-General cited 208 prior decisions (198 Singapore, 10 foreign) and referenced 82 statutory provisions. Key statutes cited included Supreme Court of Judicature Act (15), Misuse of Drugs Act (12), and Criminal Procedure Code (11). Cases involving Attorney-General have been cited by 5 subsequent judgments. Additional legal issues included Administrative Law (2), Courts and Jurisdiction (1), Criminal Law (1).
What is Attorney-General in Singapore court records?
Attorney-General is a Singapore government body that appeared in 13 cases before Singapore courts between January 2025 and February 2026. Attorney-General most frequently appeared as respondent (10 cases). Cases were heard in the High Court (General Division) (7) and the Court of Appeal (6).
What cases was Attorney-General involved in?
Between January 2025 and February 2026, Attorney-General was involved in cases concerning Constitutional Law (8 cases), Legal Profession (5 cases), Criminal Procedure and Sentencing (4 cases). Attorney-General appeared as respondent (10) and third party (2).