Attorney General (Maldives)

Attorney General of the Maldives was introduced in 1932 under Sultan Muhammad Shamsuddeen III. It is responsible in upholding the law within a secure and a peace environment and defend the public interest. He is also designated as a member of the Cabinet of the Maldives.

From 2014 to 2016, the Attorney General's office was part of the Ministry of Law and Gender, with Attorney General Mohamed Anil in charge of the ministry.

Azima Shukoor was the longest serving Attorney General since 1993.