The Attorney-General of Barbados is the primary legal advisor to the Government of Barbados.
According to Article 72 of the Constitution of Barbados, the Attorney-General holds ministerial rank in the government. He may, in the case of certain offences, give general or special directions to the Director of Public Prosecutions, which the latter must follow.
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