Guidance

Guidance: Attorney General's Guidance on Legal Risk

This guidance is for lawyers advising on lawfulness and legal risk in Government. It explains the common framework to assess risk across the Government Legal Profession.

• From: Attorney General's Office and The Rt Hon Ellie Reeves KC MP
• Published: 8 September 2026

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Attorney General's Guidance on Legal Risk 2026

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The Attorney General’s Guidance on Legal Risk is for lawyers advising on lawfulness and legal risk in Government. It explains the common framework to assess risk across the Government Legal Profession.

Published 8 September 2026