Attorney General Ibrahim Riffath has stated the Right to Information lays the foundation for accountability within the government.
Speaking at the virtual ceremony held to launch the new website of the Attorney General’s Office, the attorney general said information is the most valuable asset during this Information Technology era, adding it is also the most powerful weapon. Noting the Right to Information has been provided to all individuals under the Constitution of the Maldives, he said this right lays the foundation for accountability within the government. He noted the Right to Information concerns with national and public interest.
The new website of the Attorney General’s Office, which was launched on September 28, provides information of all the services provided by the office. As such, the Attorney General’s Office stated the website includes critical information such as how to seek legal assistance from the state for individuals who cannot afford to hire their own lawyers.
The website was officially inaugurated by former Attorney General and current Vice President of the Bar Council Abdulla Muizzu.