12   Delegation

(1)  The Attorney General may, by instrument in writing, delegate to the Parliamentary Counsel the exercise or performance of such of the Attorney General’s powers, authorities, duties and functions under this Act (other than this power of delegation) as may be specified in the instrument of delegation, and may in like manner revoke wholly or in part any such delegation.

(2)  Any act or thing done by the Parliamentary Counsel when acting in the exercise of a delegation under this section shall have the like force and effect as if the act or thing had been done by the Attorney General.

(3)  Notwithstanding any delegation made under this section, the Attorney General may continue to exercise or perform all or any of the powers, authorities, duties or functions delegated.