HM Law Officers sworn in
The Attorney General and Solicitor General were sworn in during a joint ceremony at the Royal Courts of Justice today.
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His Majesty바카라 사이트™s Solicitor General Michael Tomlinson MP was also sworn in at the ceremony. Speaking after the ceremony, His Majesty바카라 사이트™s Attorney General, the Rt Hon Michael Ellis KC MP said:
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Commenting on his new appointment, HM Solicitor General Michael Tomlinson MP said:
It is a privilege to be sworn in as His Majesty바카라 사이트™s Solicitor General for England and Wales.
There are important responsibilities that come with this unique role which has been part of our constitution for centuries, and I look forward to working with His Majesty바카라 사이트™s Attorney General to play my part in upholding the rule of law and carrying out the public interest functions of the Attorney General바카라 사이트™s Office.
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HM Law Officers carry out a number of functions in the public interest, such as considering unduly lenient sentences and taking action when there has been a contempt of court. These functions are carried out independently of their role as government ministers.
The Rt Hon Michael Ellis KC MP was first appointed Attorney General on 2 March 2021 and held office until 10 September 2021. He was reappointed on 6 September 2022.
Michael Tomlinson MP was appointed as Solicitor General for England and Wales on 7 September 2022.