Attorney General's Office (United Kingdom) facts for kids
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| Jurisdiction | United Kingdom, mainly England and Wales and Northern Ireland |
| Headquarters | 102 Petty France, London, England |
| Annual budget | £600 million & no capital expenditure for Law Officers' Departments in 2017/18 |
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The Attorney General's Office (AGO) is a special part of the Government of the United Kingdom. It helps the Attorney General and their helper, the Solicitor General. These two people are known as the Law Officers for England and Wales. The AGO is sometimes called the "Legal Secretariat to the Law Officers."
A group of lawmakers called the Justice Select Committee checks how the AGO spends its money and manages its work.
What the AGO Does
The AGO is one of the smallest government departments in the UK. It has about 40 staff members. It works closely with other legal groups. These include the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and the Serious Fraud Office (SFO).
The AGO gives legal advice and support to the Law Officers. The Law Officers then give legal advice to the government. The AGO also works with the Ministry of Justice and the Home Office. They help create new rules and laws about how justice works.
Who Are the Law Officers?
The Law Officers for England and Wales are important legal advisers. They help the government with legal questions. Here are the current Law Officers:
| Minister | Portrait | Role | Main Responsibilities |
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| The Lord Hermer PC KC |  |
Attorney General Advocate General for Northern Ireland |
This person is the main legal adviser to the King and the government. They oversee the Crown Prosecution Service and the Serious Fraud Office. They also advise on international law and human rights. The Attorney General can ask the Court of Appeal to review sentences that seem too light. They also deal with legal issues in new government laws. |
| Lucy Rigby MP |  |
Solicitor General | This person helps the Attorney General and takes over when the Attorney General is busy. They support the Attorney General in overseeing various legal departments. They also advise on civil law matters. |
See also
In Spanish: Oficina del Procurador General (Reino Unido) para niños
