Permanent Secretary

Ms. Nerissa Williams

Welcome to the Ministry of Justice & Legal Affairs

Message from the Permanent Secretary

The Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs stands ready to be of service to you in the following areas:

The Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs is The Hon Garth Wilkin who is also the Attorney General of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. Our staff includes the Permanent Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Personal Assistant, Clerical Officers and other Support Staff

Mission Statement

Our Mandate is to provide the administrative mechanisms and services to support the dispensation of justice and the pursuit of the goal of protecting all of the fundamental rights, freedoms and lawful entitlements of all and sundry and guaranteeing the rule of law in all circumstances.

Please feel free to contact us regarding any clarification that you may need concerning our services.

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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.

 

Attorney General

Hon. Garth Wilkin