New Attorney-General Sworn In

New Attorney-General Sworn In

Honourable 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 13th August 2022

District A Magistrate Courts Relocated

District A Magistrate Courts Relocated to Former "Glencove" Building, Fortlands, Basseterre

Two of the three District ‘A’ Magistrates’ Courts have a new home in the former “Glencove” building at Fortlands, Basseterre, in the vicinity of the War Memorial and Fisherman’s Wharf.

Eulalie Byron Law Library

The Eulalie Byron Law Library is now a Reality

A long-held vision of His Excellency Sir S. W. Tapley Seaton came to fruition on Tuesday 14th December 2021 when a brand-new state of the art Law Library was officially inaugurated.

S. W. Tapley Seaton Court Annex

The S. W. Tapley Seaton Court Annex Opened

The brand-new annex to the Sir Lee Llewellyn Moore Judicial and Legal Services Complex was officially opened on Tuesday 14th December 2021 in a ceremony held under the auspices of the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs.

New Homes for Departments

New Homes for Land Registry and IP Office

Former "C&C Building" is the new home of the Land Registry Department and the Intellectual Property Office following the December 21st ceremony.

From the SoE

From the SoE – Vol II No 5: Claims and Objections; A Gender Perspective

Supervisor of Elections examines a peculiar revelation regarding female registrants

Registrar of Intellectual Property

Registrar of Intellectual Property - Featured Presenter at Bar Association Webinar

Ms. Jihan Williams presented the topic: "Successful Trade Mark Applications - Questions to Ask Your Client and What You Need to Know"

Virtual Court

The Virtual Court Is Here! The ECSC Responds to COVID-19 Pandemic

The Chief Justice has introduced the use of electronic communication, video and teleconferencing, to conduct hearings in each of the Member States and Territories.

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Perspectives

It is the principal mission of the Office of the Attorney General to provide legal advice and services to and on behalf of The Crown, and to conduct and respond to all matters of litigation for and against The Crown or any Ministry or Agency of the Government.

Importantly, its mandate includes the extensive oversight of the legislative agenda of the Government.

The Office of the Attorney General also provides administrative support for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and superintends all matters relating to the Electoral Office.

Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs

The Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs ensures that the rule of law is facilitated and supported by the various mechanisms by which citizens can have equal access to the justice system and by which they can be afforded the protection of the law. It also takes responsibility for ensuring that the statutes are updated and modernized to keep pace with an evolving society.

Quick and convenient access to important and noteworthy matters relevant to entities under the Office of the Attorney General and departments within the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs.

Hon. Garth Wilkin
Attorney General

Ms. Diana Francis
Permanent Secretary

(Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs)

The Office of the Attorney General

The Office of the Attorney General is chiefly responsible for providing legal counsel and advice to the Executive Branch of the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis. The functioning of the Office is rooted in the Constitution and is further detailed by the provisions of the Attorney General’s Act Cap 3.02 of the laws of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis.

One of the more prolific manifestations of the advisory functions of the Office of the Attorney General is its contribution to the legislative agenda of the government. As such, the responsibility of preparation of all legislation: from conceptualization to the presentation of Bills and the crafting of Regulations falls within the purview of the office.

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Government Headquarters,
Church Street, Basseterre, St. Kitts

+1(869) 467-1013

attorneygeneral@gov.kn