OBJECTS AND REASONS(changing functions of A.G. & transfers criminal prosecutions to a Director of Public Prosecutions)
This Act seeks to make an amendment to the Constitution of The Bahamas.
As a consequence of the creation of this office of Director of Public Prosecutions, Article 78 has been amended to transfer those powers relating to criminal proceedings (except those reserved to the Attorney-General) to the Director of Public Prosecutions and the Attorney-General in his or her capacity as principal legal adviser to the Government will exercise overall responsibility for the administration of legal affairs in The Bahamas (see clause 3).
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