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The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
For government departments and others wanting the Attorney General’s permission to use specialist lawyers (counsel) not already on the Attorney General’s approved panels.
Information on the Trainee Solicitor opportunities available within government departments
We are the government’s principal legal advisers. Our core purpose is to help the government to govern well, within the rule of law. GLD is a non-ministerial department.
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Government Legal Department colleagues receive Coronation Medals
Guidelines for civil panel counsel, revised to include the new government security classifications.
How to object to the registration of a lasting or enduring power of attorney - including forms and fees
Attorneys General of the British Overseas Territories meet to enhance cooperation on a number of wide-ranging issues.
This page provides guidance on how OPG is responding to the coronavirus pandemic. It will be updated when new information is available.
The Insolvency Service and Serious Fraud Office (SFO) have been recognised for their prosecuting excellence by the Attorney General.
Disclosure in criminal cases is the process to make sure that investigators and prosecutors provide defendants with information obtained during…
Stalking victims have been urged to report offending swiftly and with confidence to prevent the risk of further harm during National Stalking Awareness Week.
Find out how to get help if you have concerns that someone is being abused or neglected under a lasting power of attorney, enduring power of attorney or deputy court order.
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