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In a major speech in Washington DC on the rule of law, the Rt Hon Alex Chalk KC MP urged the international community to come together to win the global contest of ideas.
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.
The Attorney General delivered a key note speech to the Institute of Government on the Rule of Law and effective government
Lord Chancellor Alex Chalk congratulated winners at the Times Law Awards 2024.
The Law Commission is a statutory independent body that keeps the law under review and recommends reform where it is needed. The aim of the Commission is to ensure that the law is fair, modern, simple and as cost-effective as...
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.
Government lawyers provide legal advice to the government and represent it in court proceedings GLP is part of the Civil Service .
Governance and law trends focusing on powers shifts, armed conflicts, terrorism and perceptions related to crime.
Government lawyers provide legal advice to the government and represent it in court proceedings
Our short film showcases the breadth of work government lawyers and legal trainees are involved
Guidance for councils on making, amending and revoking byelaws.
To help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Philippines.
Guidance to help you navigate the legal frameworks within which public bodies, particularly Government, make decisions
To help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Indonesia.
Search a list of regulated professions to find out what qualifications or experience they require. Find contact details for regulators of those professions.
Find out about the rules you must follow to govern your charity.
Learn about legislation and insurance requirements for UK spaceflight.
To help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Vietnam.
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