Robert Courts KC MP was today sworn in as His Majesty’s Solicitor
General at a ceremony attended by the Lord Chancellor and Clerk
to the Crown.
The Solicitor General was also appointed to the rank and office
of King’s Counsel (KC).
Speaking after the ceremony, HM Solicitor General Robert Courts
KC MP said:
It is a great honour and privilege to be sworn-in today as
Solicitor General for England and Wales.
The Law Officers have an important and unique role advising the
government and I look forward to working with the Attorney
General, government lawyers, and the Civil Service upholding the
rule of law at the heart of the UK constitution.
The Solicitor General supports the Attorney General in her role
as the Government’s chief legal adviser. Alongside the Attorney,
the Solicitor General oversees the work of the Law Officers’
Departments: the Crown Prosecution Service, the Serious Fraud
Office, the Government Legal Department and HM Crown Prosecution
Service Inspectorate.
The Solicitor General carries out important functions in the
public interest, such as considering whether to refer unduly
lenient sentences to the Court of Appeal and taking action when
there has been a contempt of court.
These functions are carried out independently of the Solicitor’s
role as a government minister.
The Attorney General, Rt Hon KC MP, said:
Congratulations to for being sworn in as
Solicitor General for England and Wales. I look forward to
working with you advising the Government, superintending
government departments, and upholding the rule of law.
Robert Courts KC MP
was appointed as Solicitor General for England and Wales on 7
December 2023.
