AG - Whether he is functioning in the realm of... ... LIVE UPDATES From SC [Can Persons Holding Public Office Comment On Crimes ?]

AG - Whether he is functioning in the realm of public law or private. If he speaks on policy issues, there is a collective responsibility and then the State is involved. He would be covered by the civil law or the criminal. If such a statement is made, the remedy will not be against the State, but against the Minister himself.