Written questions

Government Departments: Legal Opinion

2026-07-20 · Attorney General · HL2422 · Official question

Lord Jackson of Peterborough

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by the Solicitor General on 16 May 2025 (HC50518), what plans they have to review the guidance for assessing legal risk across government.

Answer

The Attorney General’s Guidance on Legal Risk is regularly reviewed upon the appointment of the Attorney General. The Attorney General is reviewing the current version of the guidance. If she chooses to make any changes, they will be published in the usua...