Mrs. Simone Bullen-Thompson
About Us
The Solicitor General is the most senior functionary within the Chambers of the Attorney General. The office holder is essentially the chief counsel of the Chambers who is responsible to lead representation and appear on behalf of the Attorney General in any proceedings in the courts. These could involve actions by or against the state.
The Office of the Attorney General is principally concerned with providing legal advice to the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis. In the performance of this role the Attorney General is responsible for advising Government Ministries and Departments on matters of law, ensuring that the administration of public affairs is in accordance with the law and conducting litigation on behalf of the Government. In the discharge of these functions the Attorney General is assisted by the Solicitor General and Crown Counsel.
The Attorney General’s Chambers provides advice on a wide range of matters including constitutional law, public law and international law, contract, tort and labour matters.
Litigation is conducted by the Solicitor General and Crown Counsel. Counsel appears at all levels of the Court: that is, the Magistrates Court, High Court, Court of Appeal and the Caribbean Court of Justice in its Original Jurisdiction. Counsel also appear before administrative tribunals from time to time.
Mission Statement
To uphold the rule of law and protect the legal interests of the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis through expert legal counsel, representation, and oversight in all matters of public law and governance.
Government Legal Representation
Provides expert legal advocacy on behalf of the Attorney General in all courts and tribunals, including litigation for and against the state.
Legal Advisory Services
Offers legal guidance to Government Ministries, Departments, and Statutory Bodies on constitutional, administrative, contract, and international law matters.
Contract and Document Oversight
Prepares, vets, and oversees legal documents such as employment contracts, procurement agreements, landholding licenses, and citizenship applications.
Legislative Support
Assists in the drafting and vetting of legislation, ensuring legal soundness of all laws brought before the National Assembly.
The various ancillary services rendered by the Office the Attorney General fall within the purview of the role of the Solicitor General. Accordingly, the following matters are included as areas of responsibility:
- Preparation and oversight in relation to contracts being entered into by the various units of the government
- Legal services to Statutory Corporations and other external agencies when called upon to provide such
- Oversight in relation to matters of procurement and public tendering
- Preparation of contracts in relation to persons being employed by Government
- Employee bond contracts
- Applications for citizenship
- Issue of Marriage licences
- Vetting of land documents
- Preparation of Alien landholding Licences
- Performs duties as the Competent Authority under the Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act Cap 4.19
Get In Touch
Office Phone
(869) 465-2521 Ext: 1021
Email Us
attorneygeneral@gov.kn
Opening Hours
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Mon - Fri)
Address
Justice & Legal Complex (upstairs formerly C&C Supermarket) George Street, Basseterre, St. Kitts
The Attorney General with the assistance of Parliamentary Counsel advises the Government on all legislative matters. All legislation that is tabled in the National Assembly is either drafted and/or vetted by Parliamentary Counsel before it is presented to the National Assembly for consideration.
The function of the Solicitor General also involves the giving of legal advice and supervisory support in relation to all relevant matters to the crown counsels operating within the Chambers of the Attorney General.