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The Treaties and Agreements department deals with international and development law, while the administrator-General Department facilitates the performance of duties related to custodianship and administration of estates of dead people as well as minors’ trusts.

Office of the Public Trustee falls in this department and is responsible for administration of estates, management of trusts and acting as trustee in commissions.

The drafting Department prepares bills to be presented to Parliament. It ensures that legislation is technically sound and accurate. Additionally, it also advises on legal aspects of Bills; statutes and notices.

Advocates Complaints Commission was formed in 1989 and comprises two commissioners, seven State counsel and 14 support staff.lts role is to inquire into complaints against advocates and their law firms, members and employees.

The Civil Litigation Department sues and defends civil suits against the Government.

The Witness Protection Unit was established in 2009. Its core function is to protect witnesses who have critical evidence in sensitive cases.


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