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The attorney-general of Samoa is a constitutional and legal officer in Samoa, responsible for advising the government on legal matters and bringing criminal proceedings. Precious Chang has served as interim attorney-general since January 2026.
The attorney-general is established as a constitutional officer by clause 41 of the Constitution of Samoa.[1] They are appointed by the O le Ao o le Malo acting on the advice of the prime minister of Samoa and must be qualified to be a judge of the Supreme Court of Samoa. Further functions of the office are specified in the Attorney General's Office Act 2013.[2] In addition to serving as chief executive of the Attorney General's Office, the attorney-general also has a statutory duty to attend and advise the Cabinet of Samoa, and to supervise legal services and officials in other ministries and government agencies.[3] In performing their legal and constitutional functions, the attorney-general is statutorily independent.[4]
List of attorneys-general of Samoa
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- Tuiloma Neroni Slade (1976 - 1982)
- Misa Telefoni Retzlaff (1986 - 1988)
- Patu Tiava'asu'e Falefatu Sapolu (1988 - 1991)
- Tupa'i Seapa
- Brenda Heather-Latu (1997 - 2006)
- Ming Leung Wai (2006 - 2016)
- Lemalu Herman Retzlaff (2016 - 2020)
- Savalenoa Mareva Betham Annandale (2020 - 2021)
- Suʻa Hellene Wallwork (2021 - 2026)[5]
- Precious Chang (2026 - present)[6]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Constitution of the Independent State of Samoa" (PDF). Parliament of Samoa. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 June 2022. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ↑ "Attorney General's Office Act 2013". PACLII. 8 July 2013. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ↑ Attorney General's Office Act 2013, section 6.
- ↑ Attorney General's Office Act 2013, section 7.
- ↑ Marieta Heidi Ilalio (13 January 2026). "AG farewelled: Su'a won't reapply". Samoa Observer. Archived from the original on 13 January 2026. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ↑ Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo (19 January 2026). "Precious Chang appointed interim AG". Samoa Observer. Archived from the original on 19 January 2026. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
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