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History
Before the 29th September, 1959, the duties of Legal Adviser to the Brunei
Government were performed by the Attorney General of Sarawak, who was
assisted by a Deputy Legal Adviser stationed in Brunei.
When the Constitution was proclaimed on the 29th. September, 1959, the
appointment of Attorney General of Brunei came into being and as from that
date the Attorney General of Sarawak ceased to be the Legal Adviser to the
Government.
ATTORNEY GENERALS OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM SINCE 29TH. SEPTEMBER, 1959:
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From
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To
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Tan Sri Ali bin Hassan
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29.9.1959
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19.9.1961
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Dato Aziz bin Mohd. Zain
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20.9.1961
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14.1.1963
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Yang Dimuliakan Pehin
Laila Kanun Diraja
Dato Laila Utama Awang Idris Talog Davies
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15.1.1963
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22.7.1977
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Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran
Laila Kanun Diraja
Pengiran Haji Bahrin bin Pengiran Haji Abbas
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1.1.1978
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24.6.1998
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Dato Paduka Awg. Hj.Kifrawi
bin Dato Hj. Kifli
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24.6.1998
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The Attorney General who is assisted by the Solicitor General, Assistant
Solicitor General, counsel and legal officers is also the Public Prosecutor,
Registrar of Companies, Registrar of Business Names, Registrar of Trade
Marks, Registrar of Bills of Sales and Registrar General of Marriages.
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