Attorney General's Office


High court hears challenge to work ban on ex Haveeru staff
The civil court ruling, which prohibits all former Haveeru employees from working at any other news outlet for two years, is unconstitutional and will amount to forced labour, attorneys said
24 Aug 2016, 9:00 AM


State to appeal ‘unlawful’ work ban on ex-Haveeru staff
The state believes a civil court order barring former Haveeru staff from working at any other media organisation for two years is unconstitutional, unlawful, invalid, and cannot be enforced, the attorney general’s office said.
09 Jul 2016, 9:00 AM


Maldives denies hiring US lobbyist Podesta Group
The Attorney General’s Office has denied reports that the government of Madives has hired Washington’s most prominent lobbyist firm, Podesta Group, to advocate on its behalf amidst calls for sanctions for human rights violations.
27 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM


Supreme Court’s latest writ ‘compromises independence of watchdog bodies’
A Supreme Court writ ordering the Attorney General’s (AG) Office to represent all state offices, including independent institutions, has caused concern, with lawyers saying the writ contravenes the constitution and compromises the independence of independent institutions.
16 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM


Judiciary hits back at criticism in UNDP report
The Maldives judiciary has hit back at criticism over delays in justice delivery and lack of public awareness on services in a recent UNDP report, claiming the study “does not adequately inform the public on the judiciary’s functions and has several shortcomings that are of great concern.”
30 Aug 2015, 9:00 AM


Bill proposes criminalizing ‘expressions contrary to national interest and Islamic tenets’
A draft freedom of expression legislation – obtained by Minivan News – states that four types of “expressions contrary to national interest” will constitute criminal offences: encouraging harm to a person or damage to private party, calling for the illegal overthrow of the government, threatening the country’s independence, sovereignty, and security, and accusing a person of committing a hadd offence without conclusive evidence.
19 Jul 2015, 7:49 PM


Comment: New penal code comes into effect! A truly historic moment
“Today is July 16, 2015, a momentous day in the history of the Maldives’ criminal justice system. The penal code of 1968 expired at 11:59pm on July 15. In this historic moment, 12am on July 16, 2015, a brand new penal code comes into force in the Maldives,” writes Hussein Shameem, the former deputy Prosecutor General.
16 Jul 2015, 4:52 AM
JSC lawyer election scheduled for October 30
04 Oct 2014, 5:19 PM
Termination of misappropriated state funds investigation cost government MVR66 million
01 Sep 2014, 1:35 PM
Attorney General’s Office postpones JSC lawyer election following Supreme Court order
16 Aug 2014, 5:30 PM
All licensed lawyers, including judges and MPs, can vote to elect JSC lawyer, rules Supreme Court
24 Jun 2014, 6:57 PM
Bill on construction and infrastructure development released for public comments
22 Jun 2014, 10:24 AM
Bar Association expresses concern with AG office ceasing issuance of law licences
30 Mar 2014, 3:27 PM
AG’s Office announces hundred day roadmap
06 Jan 2014, 7:46 PM
No Maldivian statute requiring citizens to observe diplomatic law: High Court
21 Aug 2013, 6:56 PM
President appoints deputy attorney general, UAE ambassador
17 Aug 2013, 11:50 AM
Government paid Baroness Scotland £50,000 in excess of agreed consultancy fee
12 Jun 2013, 6:00 PM
Protesting that “disturbs public” against constitution: Attorney General files case
19 Nov 2012, 12:08 PM
Police signed housing scheme MoU without legal advice from AG office
17 Sep 2012, 4:07 PM
Government departments strike over salaries
01 Feb 2010, 6:00 PM