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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Richard_Hermer,_Baron_HermerRichard Hermer, Baron Hermer - Wikipedia

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   Richard Simon Hermer, Baron Hermer, PC, KC (born 1968) is a British barrister and life peer who has served as Attorney General for England and Wales and Advocate General for Northern Ireland since July 2024.

2. www.gov.uk › government › peopleThe Rt Hon Lord Hermer KC - GOV.UK

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   Jul 5, 2024 · Attorney General. The Attorney General is chief legal adviser to the Crown and has a number of independent public interest functions, as well as overseeing the Law Officers’ departments ...

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Attorney_General_forAttorney General for England and Wales - Wikipedia

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   His Majesty's Attorney General for England and Wales is the chief legal adviser to the sovereign and Government in affairs pertaining to England and Wales as well as the highest ranking amongst the law officers of the Crown.

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   Jul 9, 2024 · Richard Hermer KC, the newly-appointed attorney-general for England and Wales, has been a key figure in several contentious cases where the UK government’s conduct in sensitive foreign policy...

5. www.lawgazette.co.uk › news › human-rights-championBarrister Richard Hermer KC appointed attorney general in ...

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   Jul 8, 2024 · Richard Hermer KC, a barrister at Matrix Chambers and deputy High Court judge, has been given a peerage in order to become attorney general, the chief legal adviser to the Crown.

6. www.gov.uk › government › speechesAttorney General swearing-in speech: Rt Hon Richard Hermer KC

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   Jul 16, 2024 · Full text of the speech given by the Rt Hon Richard Hermer KC as he was sworn in as Attorney General at the Royal Courts of Justice. It is a profound privilege to address the Lady Chief...

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   What does the Attorney General do?

   • The Attorney General is chief legal adviser to the Crown and has a number of independent public interest functions, as well as overseeing the Law Officers’ departments. Responsibilities include: The Attorney General also holds the separate office of Advocate General for Northern Ireland.

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   When did the Attorney General become a legal adviser?

   • The position first took on a political role in 1461 when the holder of the office was summoned to the House of Lords to advise the Government there on legal matters. In 1673, the attorney general officially became the Crown's adviser and representative in legal matters, although still specialising in litigation rather than advice.

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   When did the king become an attorney general?

   • The position of attorney general has existed since at least 1243, when records show a professional attorney was hired to represent the King's interests in court. The position first took on a political role in 1461 when the holder of the office was summoned to the House of Lords to advise the Government there on legal matters.

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   • Today, prosecutions are carried out by the Crown Prosecution Service and most legal advice to government departments is provided by the Government Legal Department, both under the supervision of the attorney general.

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8. www.scottishlegal.com › articles › england-richardEngland: Richard Hermer KC becomes attorney general

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   Jul 9, 2024 · Richard Hermer KC, a barrister at Matrix Chambers and deputy High Court judge, has been appointed as the new attorney general of England and Wales. Born and raised in Wales, he studied politics and modern history at the University of Manchester before being called to the bar in 1993.