Legal assistance

Briefing Senior Counsel in Government matters

Sets out the procedure when government agencies wish to retain Senior Counsel to do government work.

Ex gratia legal assistance

Ministers, public officials and other Crown employees may apply for Crown representation.

Immunity from prosecution

An indemnity from prosecution or an undertaking may be granted by the Attorney General.

Legal assistance for witnesses

The Attorney General may authorise financial or legal assistance out of money granted by Parliament.

31 Aug 2023