The Rt Hon QC MP was sworn-in
today at the Royal Courts of Justice as Attorney General
for England and Wales.
The Lord Chancellor, the Rt Hon QC MP, the Lord Chief
Justice, The , and the
Chair of the Bar Council, Amanda Pinto QC, spoke at the
ceremony to welcome the Rt Hon QC MP to her role.
The Lord Chancellor said:
I am delighted to welcome the new Attorney General to
this vital and historic role.
The relationship between the Law Officers and the Lord
Chancellor is a crucial one. I look forward to working
closely with the Attorney on matters relating to the rule
of law, which is the cornerstone of our democracy and a
major factor in our success as a civilised and prosperous
nation.
Commenting on the ceremony the Rt Hon QC MP said:
It is a privilege to be sworn in as Attorney General and
a moment I will cherish as the second woman to be
appointed to this historic role.
Restoring confidence in the criminal justice system is my
top priority. I want to thank my predecessor for his work
in this area and his distinguished service to Government.
I want to thank the Lord Chancellor and Lord Chief
Justice for their kind words. I look forward to working
with them both in the unique roles we each play in
upholding the rule of law at the heart of the UK
constitution.
The Attorney General was joined by her family and the
Solicitor General, the Rt Hon QC MP, for the
ceremony.
