PrincipleCRIMINAL PROCEDURE — Institution of Proceedings — Attorney-General’s Fiat to Private Legal Practitioner — Validity
- Area of law
- CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
- Court
- Supreme Court
This principle establishes that the Attorney-General can authorize private legal practitioners to prosecute criminal offences. The power to institute criminal proceedings lies with the Attorney-General, but this power can be delegated. The Attorney-General can brief private practitioners to appear on behalf of the office. The…
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