WJ summons acting general attorney to parliament

Following the concerns of Afghan prosecutors due to taking exam by Presidency, the Wolesi Jirga (WJ) summoned the acting general attorney to the parliament.

Afghanistan Wolesi Jirga is said to consider taking exams by presidency is contrary to the constitutions.

Representatives in parliament criticized the widespread corruption in the general attorney but they called for the reforms of the institutions according to the constitutions.

Zahir Qadir, first deputy speaker to WJ said, “Taking exams from prosecutors by political consultant of president is contrary to 28th article of the constitution of general attorney’s authorities.”

Qudratullah Zaki, Member of Parliament said, “Prosecutors need an evaluation and we call for justice.”

However, Afghanistan general attorney has said that there are no documents that those prosecutors who have not bachelor degree should be dismissed.

The acting general attorney noted that according to President’s decree for reforms the attorney came under evaluation.

Noor Habib Jalal, acting general attorney said, “The purpose for taking exams is just for an evaluation and reforms in the general attorney.”

According to an evaluation by presidency, of the 220 prosecutors 140 of them have bachelor degree but other 67 do not have.

They said that those prosecutors who are not professionals will serve in administrative positions of the attorney to have professional capacity.

The Attorney General is the chief legal advisor of the government and acts of its behalf to bring people to justice.

The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) serve all of the people of Afghanistan, without discrimination, by defending the people’s right to safety and security, and ensuring fairness, impartiality, and justice when investigating and prosecuting criminality.

AGO also monitors the implementation of laws in order to promote peace and prosperity through the rule of law, and to enhance the quality of life of the Afghan people.

Reported by Abdul Aziz Karimi