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The Office of the Parliamentary Counsel is a group of government lawyers who specialise in drafting legislation. We work closely with departments to translate policy into clear, effective and readable law. Our role will often begin when legislation is first...
Treasury Counsel are specialist advocates who prosecute many of the most serious and complex cases in the country.
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This collection contains guidance about the drafting of legislation, produced by the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel for members of that office.
Use this form to provide separate breakdowns of counsel payments under a certificate.
Care Case Fee Scheme (CCFS), KC/2 Counsel Events, and detailed case plans to use when a legal-aid-funded family case becomes high cost.
Lord Chancellor’s speech at the 2024 King’s Counsel appointment ceremony, recognising those who have been formally appointed to the rank of KC and Honorary KC.
Claim fees in criminal legal aid cases for assigned counsel, for time spent at court, in conference, drafting etc.
The Office of the Parliamentary Counsel is recruiting talented lawyers! Please see below for further information, including how to apply.
His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of 95 barristers and solicitors as new King’s Counsel (KC) in England and Wales and the appointment of 5 new Honorary King’s Counsel (KC Honoris Causa).
Seeking nominations for Honorary King’s Counsel.
Tom Little KC has been appointed as First Senior Treasury Counsel to the Crown, the Attorney General has today announced.
Counsel - use this claim form and forward to the instructing solicitor.
A film about working as a Parliamentary Counsel.
The CMA has appointed Jessica Radke to the new post of Deputy General Counsel.
Chris Prevett was appointed as Interim General Counsel at the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on 26 July 2022. As a member of the senior executive team and an important adviser to the board, Chris leads in the provision of...
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