UK gets new attorney, solicitor general
The United Kingdom has sworn in Ellie Reeves KC MP as Attorney General and Andy Slaughter MP as Solicitor General at a ceremony held at the Royal Courts of Justice. The two senior Law Officers were sworn into their roles on Thursday, October 1, 2026, following their appointments in July, according to a statement published Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-gets-new-attorney-solicitor-general/
The United Kingdom has appointed new Attorney General Ellie Reeves KC MP and Solicitor General Andy Slaughter MP. Reeves was sworn in on October 1, 2026, following her appointment in July, and has pledged to tackle violence against women and girls as her top priority. Slaughter, also sworn in on the same day, expressed his enthusiasm for working alongside Reeves to address the challenges facing the justice system.
The ceremony was attended by the Lady Chief Justice, highlighting the importance of the Law Officers in upholding the rule of law and strengthening confidence in the criminal justice system.
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