Ministry News

St. Kitts and Nevis On The Road To Enhancing E-Government

May 23, 2019

The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is actively demonstrating its commitment to increase its activities in the area of e-government. Following an overview and visioning presentation to Cabinet by the consultancy firm of Deloitte out of Barbados, a workshop was convened spanning two days in which the consultants engaged the most senior civil service […]

St. Kitts & Nevis leadership in technology is highlighted at digital economy conference in Washington D.C

May 23, 2019

St. Kitts – Nevis moves closer towards digital transformation

May 23, 2019

PM Harris to attend conference at World Bank Headquarters focused on developing the digital economy within the eastern caribbean

May 22, 2019

The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) and the World Bank have invited Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris to attend a regional conference this week titled Digital Economy Moonshot for the Eastern Caribbean. Prime Minister Harris will attend the two-day conference on Thursday, May 23rd and Friday, May 24th, 2019 at the World Bank […]

New building to be constructed to house third magistrate’s court and mediation centre in St. Kitts

March 05, 2019

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 05, 2019 (SKNIS): Services at the Sir Lee Llewellyn Moore Judicial and Legal Complex in St. Kitts are expected to be expanded with the construction of an annex that would house a third magistrate’s court chamber and a mediation centre dedicated to criminal and family matters. This was revealed by the Honourable […]

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.

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Hon. Garth Wilkin
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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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