Attorney General (Maldives)
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Attorney General of the Maldives was introduced in 1932 under Sultun Muhammad Shamsuddeen III.[3] It is responsible in upholding the law within a secure and a peace environment and defend the public interest.[3] He is also designated as a member of the Cabinet of the Maldives.
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Attorney General of Maldives | |
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ބަންޑާރަނައިބު | |
Judiciary of the Maldives | |
Style | The Honorable Bandaaranaibu |
Abbreviation | AG |
Residence | Malè Maldives |
Seat | Velaanaage[2] |
Nominator | Cabinet of the Maldives |
Appointer | President of the Maldives |
Constituting instrument | Constitution of the Maldives |
Formation | 1932[3] |
Website | http://agoffice.gov.mv |
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From 2014 to 2016, the Attorney General's office was part of the Ministry of Law and Gender, with Attorney General Mohamed Anil in charge of the ministry.[4][5]
Azima Shukoor was the longest serving Attorney General since 1993.[6]