Abstract
This paper provides an overview of the constitutional status and functions of the law officers of the United Kingdom. This includes the law officers of the UK Government and those that advise the three devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
| Original language | English |
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| Publisher | House of Commons Library - UK Parliament |
| Number of pages | 60 |
| Publication status | Published - 28 May 2020 |
Keywords
- Attorney General
- Solicitor General
- Advocate General
- Counsel General
- Lord Advocate
- Law Officers
- Scotland
- Wales
- England and Wales
- Northern Ireland