Overview of Our Roles

The Attorney-General’s Chambers of Singapore (AGC) is an Organ of State whose mission is to be the guardian of the public interest and the steward of the rule of law. 

AGC is led by the Attorney-General, who is the Public Prosecutor and the legal advisor to the Government. As public prosecutor, AGC has control over all criminal proceedings and conducts prosecution in court. As legal advisor, AGC provides advice to the Government on all legal matters, represents the State in litigation matters and drafts legal instruments such as contracts, treaties and legislation.