What does DJAG stand for?
Department of Justice & Attorney General.
What is the Vision and Mission for the department?
Vision: To create a Safe, Secure and Peaceful Society for all.
Mission: Delivering excellent legal services to the State and justice administration services to the people of Papua New Guinea.
What basic services does DJAG provide for the country?
DJAG is the central agency of government responsible for Legal and Justice Administration services which impact on individuals, agencies and instrumentalities of the State at all levels of the PNG society.
Does the Office of the State Solicitor and the Office of the Solicitor General have similar roles?
No, each office has a specific function and role different to the other. The Office of the State Solicitor provides legal clearance and advice to the government whereas the Office of the Solicitor General provides litigation services to the government.
What is the role of a State litigation lawyer in DJAG?
They appear as advocates for the State in all claims by and against the State in a court of law.
Does DJAG have other offices in other parts of the country?
Yes, in all four regions.