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Who is the solicitor general now?
The Prime Minister has appointed Alex Chalk MP as Solicitor General. The Prime Minister has appointed Alex Chalk MP as Solicitor General.
What is the function of Solicitor General?
to give advice to the Government of India upon such legal matters, and to perform such other duties of a legal character, as may from time to time, be referred or assigned to him by the Government of India.
Who is the current solicitor general UK?
Alex Chalk QC MP
Alex Chalk QC MP Alex Chalk was appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in the Ministry of Justice and Assistant Government Whip on 14 February 2020.
Who is head of the Justice Department?
Attorney General Garland
As the nation’s chief law enforcement officer, Attorney General Garland leads the Justice Department’s 115,000 employees, who work across the United States and in more than 50 countries worldwide.
Is solicitor general part of DOJ?
The solicitor general of the United States is the fourth-highest-ranking official in the United States Department of Justice. Elizabeth Prelogar has been serving in the role since October 28, 2021. The solicitor general determines the legal position that the United States will take in the Supreme Court.
Does America have solicitors?
Thank you – and happy new year! Explanation: U.S. usage: both solicitors and barristers are in U.S. English called attorneys( with attorney at law occassionally seen, synonymously) or lawyers. Attorney in fact is not at all the same: simply someone acting with power of attorney, i.e. right to act in place of person.
Who are the Law Officers UK?
So there are three UK Government law officers: the Attorney General for England and Wales, the Solicitor General for England and Wales, and the Advocate General for Scotland. All are subordinate to the Secretary of State for Justice. There are also two Scottish Government law officers.
Can Solicitor General take part in Parliament?
The Attorney General has the right of audience in all Courts in India as well as the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament, though not to vote. The Attorney General is assisted by a Solicitor General and four Additional Solicitors General.