Written Question·Attorney General·UIN 105730

Abu Zubaydah

Tabled: 14 January 2026
Answered: 19 January 2026
Named Day

Question

Robert Jenrick

Reform UKNewark

To ask the Solicitor General, on what specific date the Attorney General recused himself from discussions or decisions regarding the Government’s defence and settlement of Zubaydah v Foreign and Commonwealth Office; and whether he has had any communicatio

Answer

Ellie Reeves
Without commenting on individual cases, the government’s robust conflict process would clearly preclude Law Officers having any involvement in cases in which they were instructed for other parties prior to appointment.By longstanding convention, recognise...

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