A. INTRODUCTION

The Civil Division was formed in 1996 when work in the Attorney General’s Chambers was formally divided into the 5 divisions known today. Datin Paduka Magdalene Chong has been the Head of the Civil Division since its inception.

B. SCOPE OF WORK

The duties and responsibilities of the Civil Division include:
•    Providing legal advice, when requested, to Ministries, Government  departments and statutory bodies;
•    Representing the Attorney General in meetings with Ministries, Government departments, government statutory bodies, committees, boards of inquiries, taskforces, etc;
•    Drafting and vetting contracts and other contractual;
•    Conducting and managing civil litigation on behalf of the Government;
•    Representing the Attorney General in matters and proceedings under the Legal Profession Act [Cap 132];
•    Conducting prosecution of offences under the Income Tax Act, Municipal Board By-Laws, Miscellaneous Licences Act, Labour Act;
•    Drafting and reviewing legislations;
•    Performing company secretarial in Government Linked Companies (GLC);
•    Negotiating and drafting international treaties and agreements (e.g. DTAs, BITs) and memorandum of  understandings, (in addition to those handled by the International Affairs Division); and
•    Conducting talks and presentations to Ministries, Government departments and statutory bodies.

Mission of the Civil Division

To Provide Quality Legal Advice and Representation For Government Ministries Departments and Agencies