The Attorney General’s Department has requested permission to recruit thirty new legal officers to increase the efficiency of the Department.

Attorney General, Jayantha Jayasuriya said the request was forwarded to the Public Services Commission.

Currently there are 200 officers at the Attorney General’s Department to file charges in civil and criminal cases.

According to the Attorney General, the lack of adequate staff has reduced the efficiency of the Department in commencing legal proceedings.

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