Office of the Attorney General

Government · Bridgetown

The Office of the Attorney General is the chief legal adviser to the Government of Barbados. It oversees public prosecutions (through the Director of Public Prosecutions), issues legal opinions on matters of national importance, drafts legislation and supervises the Community Legal Services free-legal-aid programme. Website: oag.gov.bb. A reference point for constitutional, prosecutorial and government-law questions rather than private client matters.

Contact Information

Website: https://www.oag.gov.bb

About legal in Barbados

Barbados has a well-established legal system based on English common law. The island has dozens of qualified law firms covering corporate law, real estate conveyancing, family law, immigration, and criminal defence. The Barbados Bar Association maintains professional standards. Government services including CAIPO for business registration and the courts system are accessible and transparent.

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