President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has ratified the Attorney General’s Office Bill, introducing a new legislative framework to govern the functions and responsibilities of the Attorney General’s Office.

The bill was passed by the Parliament during its 32nd sitting of the first session of 2025, held on May 15.

Following ratification, the Attorney General’s Office Act has been published in the Government Gazette. According to the publication, the Act will come into force 90 days from today.

The new law is expected to strengthen the institutional and legal foundation of the Attorney General’s Office, providing greater clarity in its mandate and operations.