Article 81
Attorney General and his functions
of Constitutional Matters I - Constitution of Brunei Darussalam
(1)
There shall be an Attorney General who shall be appointed by
His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan by notification published in the
Gazette.
(2)
The Attorney General shall advise on all legal matters connected with the affairs of Brunei Darussalam referred to him by His Majesty the
Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan or by the Government.
(3)
The Attorney General shall have power exercisable at his discretion to institute, conduct or discontinue any proceedings for an offence other than —
(a)
proceedings before a Syariah Court, subject to the provisions of any written law to the contrary; or
(b)
proceedings before a Court Martial, subject to the provisions of any written law to the contrary.
(4)
In the exercise of this power, the Attorney General shall not be subject to the direction or control of any person or authority.
(5)
The Attorney General shall have the right of audience in, and shall take precedence over any other person appearing before, any court or tribunal in Brunei Darussalam.
(6)
The Attorney General shall hold office during His Majesty the
Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan’s pleasure, but he may at any time resign his office.