The Ministry’s Legal department is responsible for the following:
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Drafting Court Affidavits, Summaries of Opposition and giving instructions on behalf of the Ministry in response to Court applications;
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Providing legal advice to the Ministry Departments, conducting research and writing opinions on legal issues;
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Scrutinizing and giving opinions on Draft Bills and Regulations.
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Legal drafting and giving advice on Contracts, Circulars, General Letters, Agreements and Conventions;
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Preparing memorandum of principles and draft Bills for the amendment of Acts;
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Interpreting the Public Service Regulations and the Public Service Act and assisting other Departments with the correct interpretation of Legislation;
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Court duties with the Attorney General’s Office and Civil Division lawyers to provide guidance on cases; and
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Preparing Memoranda of Understanding with partners
