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Attorney General Mohamed Anil

Culture

Big changes ahead for legal sector, says AG

In the Maldives anyone with a law degree can become a licensed legal practitioner, but the attorney general said this would no longer be the case.

09 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Government squares up to Supreme Court over presidential impeachment ‘threat’

Statements initially suggested the government’s compliance but the attorney general’s latest remarks and comments from the military indicate further turmoil for the honeymoon destination.

04 Feb 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Teargas and riot shields as government urges restraint after court ruling

The defence minister said it could be a time of a national security crisis, as hundreds of people filled the capital’s streets to celebrate the imminent freedom of opposition leaders.

02 Feb 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Election law changes proposed by government

Under the proposed changes the Elections Commission would have to get candidates or their representatives to approve and verify the voter list, which is currently illegal.

12 Jan 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Government wants to add treason to Penal Code

The current Penal Code, introduced in July 2015, repealed a set of laws written in 1968.

11 Jan 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Adeeb a high flight risk, says attorney general

“In what country would a person convicted of trying to kill the head of state be allowed to escape? In what country would someone who embezzled millions of dollars be allowed to leave with that money?” he asked.

21 Jun 2017, 9:00 AM

Politics

Trade with Qatar to continue despite cutting diplomatic ties

The opposition meanwhile condemned “President Yameen’s reckless foreign policy decisions, which appear to be increasingly dictated by Riyadh.”

06 Jun 2017, 9:00 AM

Business & Tourism

Maldives to pay Indian firm at least US$250m in damages for cancelling airport deal

Indian infrastructure firm, GMR, has won at least US$250million in damages from the Maldivian government for abruptly cancelling a lucrative contract to develop and manage the country’s main airport

28 Oct 2016, 9:00 AM

Politics

Court threatens to hold AG in contempt

The civil court has threatened to hold Attorney General Mohamed Anil in contempt after his office decided to appeal a judgment that barred former Haveeru staff from working for any other media organisation for two years.

11 Jul 2016, 9:00 AM

Politics

Court reprimands attorney general for criticising ban on ex-Haveeru staff

The civil court reprimanded the AG for saying that a much-derided order barring former staff of newspaper Haveeru from working for any other media organisation is unconstitutional and cannot be enforced. Anil’s remarks are “invalid, unlawful, and cannot be acted upon,” the court said.

04 Jul 2016, 9:00 AM

Culture

Maldives publishes child sex offenders registry

The online registry lists more than 70 individuals with their photos, full names, national identity card numbers, date of birth, age, address, date of conviction, date of imprisonment, date of scheduled release and name of the detention center the individual is being held.

16 Nov 2015, 9:00 AM

Crime

Policeman acquitted of assaulting Feb 8 protester despite video evidence

Despite video footage showing then-Staff Sergeant Ali Ahmed kicking a protester while he was on the ground, the criminal court ruled that there was insufficient evidence to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The police crackdown on a protest march on February 8, 2012 had left at least 71 people hospitalised.

17 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM

Politics

Court hears state’s appeal of Nasheed’s terrorism conviction

At a preliminary hearing to determine if the high court should accept the state’s appeal of terrorism conviction against Nasheed, prosecutors said the state is seeking a review of the proceedings at the lower court to ensure that his constitutional rights were not violated and that the trial was free and fair.

09 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM

Crime

Maldivians reluctant to seek help from courts due to corruption, finds study

A new study has identified corruption in the Maldives as the leading factor in lack of public confidence in the justice sector. Many Maldivians, therefore, want to settle disputes out of court.

29 Aug 2015, 9:00 AM

News In Brief

28 senior citizens under state care

17 May 2015, 7:40 PM

Politics

Legal status of penal code thrown into doubt

26 Apr 2015, 9:15 PM

Politics

President seeks changes to law barring Nasheed from MDP

08 Apr 2015, 10:24 AM

News In Brief

MDP launches petition for Nasheed release

05 Apr 2015, 7:18 PM

Politics

Government to submit gender equality bill to parliament

09 Mar 2015, 4:01 PM

Crime

AG seeks to strengthen prohibitions on carrying of sharp weapons

23 Oct 2014, 5:43 PM

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