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.
The AGC-Legal Service Academy, Corporate Services Division, Advocacy Group and Legal Operations Group support the work of the Attorney-General’s Chambers.
Drafter of Laws
AGC provides law drafting and legislative consultancy services for Bills and subsidiary legislation to all ministries, Organs of State and statutory bodies.
Government Legal Advisor
As the Government’s legal advisor, AGC provides legal advice to Ministries and Organs of State on a broad range of legal issues.
International Law Advisor
AGC advises Singapore public agencies on international law matters, represents Singapore in international negotiations and dispute resolutions, drafts and vets international legal instruments, and advises on the implementation of international obligations.
Public Prosecutor
AGC supports the Attorney-General in his role as the Public Prosecutor. The Public Prosecutor in Singapore has control over all criminal proceedings and conducts prosecution in court.