Attorney General

In most common law jurisdictions, the Attorney General or Attorney-General, is the main legal adviser to the government, and in some jurisdictions may in addition have executive responsibility for law enforcement or responsibility for public prosecutions.

Hong Kong

The Attorney General of Hong Kong, renamed Secretary for Justice after transfer of sovereignty in 1997, is the legal adviser of the Hong Kong Government and heads the Department of Justice, assisted by the Solicitor General. Crimes and offences are prosecuted at the suit of the Secretary of Justice.

Related Topics:
Attorney General of Hong Kong - Transfer of sovereignty - 1997 - Hong Kong Government - Department of Justice - Solicitor General

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The Secretary of Justice, appointed (ceremonial) by the Central People's Government in Beijing on the advice of the Chief Executive, is an ex-officio member of the Executive Council. The position is normally held by a legal professional, and, before July 2002, a civil service position.

Related Topics:
Central People's Government - Beijing - Chief Executive - Executive Council - Legal professional - July - 2002

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