Department · Corporate services
Legal Services
Mandate
To provide legal advice to the Ministry and to interpret, review and develop the legislation it administers.
Key functions
- Provide legal advice on the day-to-day administration of the Ministry.
- Represent the Ministry in court and prepare legal correspondence and court processes.
- Interpret, review and develop legislation.
- Prepare international and local agreements and conduct legal research.
- Prepare legal documents and Cabinet papers in respect of Acts administered by the Ministry.