AGC says it has been consistent on legal opinion over GEG issue since 2022

BernamaPublished: Nov 20, 2023 2:06 AM | Updated: Nov 20, 2023 2:11 AM

The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) has been consistent in its legal opinion since 2022 that the provisions with regard to the ‘generational end game’ or GEG provided in the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill can be challenged in court.

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