Attorney General Chambers Fast-Tracking Several Matters

The Attorney General’s Chambers continues to fast-track and streamline the processing of files on matters being handled through its General Legal Advice Division.

This was disclosed by Attorney General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, during her 2021/22 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (April 28).

She advised that her office has finalised guidelines for Cabinet approval pertaining to several matters, and a checklist in now in place in relation to death and survivor benefits under the Pensions Public Service Act and the Defence Act.

Mrs. Malahoo Forte further indicated that efforts are being made to address, in a timely manner, the backlog of matters pertaining to pension benefits, in general, and those for beneficiaries of deceased members of the security forces.

She pointed out that the Division, which has a staff complement of four attorneys and two secretaries, provides advice to all of government, on a wide range of matters.

These, the Attorney General informed, encompass personal injury, negligence, false imprisonment, malicious prosecution, assault and battery, detinue and seizure, employment termination, and pensions and other retiring benefits.

She noted that the staff works hard “to keep the wheels turning and advise the Government”.