Written Question·Attorney General·UIN 2310

Legal Opinion: Disclosure of Information

Tabled: 30 July 2024
Answered: 6 September 2024

Question

John Glen

Conservative — Salisbury

To ask the Solicitor General, what the Government's policy is on the publication of its legal advice.

Answer

Sarah Sackman
The Law Officers’ Convention, reflected in paragraph 2.13 of the Ministerial Code, is a long-standing convention observed by successive governments. It exists to preserve the ability of the Government and ministers to seek the advice of the Law Officers a...
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