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Government lawyers provide legal advice to the government and represent it in court proceedings
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How to register an overseas entity and its beneficial owners or managing officers, so it can buy, sell or transfer property or land in the UK.
The Attorney General delivered a key note speech to the Institute of Government on the Rule of Law and effective government
Building relationships and improving compliance with environmental health, trading standards and fire safety legislation through Primary Authority.
How AFCLAA manages civilian criminal legal representation for all eligible service personnel and civilians; and how to apply for assistance.
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.
Guidance for trading standards, environmental health and fire safety officers regulating businesses which have a Primary Authority partnership or are members of a regulated group.
Resources for local regulators.
Our short film showcases the breadth of work government lawyers and legal trainees are involved
The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) provides legal advice and support to the Attorney General and the Solicitor General (the Law Officers) who give legal advice to government. The AGO helps the Law Officers perform other duties in the public interest,...
Businesses can form a partnership with a local authority to provide advice other local regulators must respect.
We review decisions made by people or bodies with a public law function, eg local authorities and regulatory bodies. We can: carry out a judicial review of decisions made by other courts, tribunals and public bodies hear challenges to decisions...
Businesses can partner with a local authority for advice on how to comply with trading standards, environmental health and fire safety legislation.
A guide for trade associations and other organisations that help groups of businesses manage their regulatory activity as a co-ordinator.
An overview of Primary Authority for national regulators including the role of supporting regulators.
Local plan examinations and the planning issues they deal with can be complex. This is intended as a short guide for those who might be participating in a local plan examination for the first time. It does not aim to...
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