Attorney General's Office (United Kingdom) facts for kids
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| Department overview | |
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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 of the Crown in England and Wales. Sometimes, people call the AGO the "Legal Secretariat to the Law Officers."
The work and spending of the Attorney General's Office are checked by a group called the Justice Select Committee. This makes sure everything is done correctly.
What the Attorney General's Office 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 main job of the AGO is to give legal advice and support. This advice goes to the Law Officers. The Law Officers then give legal advice to the government. The AGO also works with other departments. These include the Ministry of Justice and the Home Office. They help create new rules for the justice system.
Important Legal Leaders
The main legal leaders in England and Wales are called the Law Officers. They are:
| Minister | Portrait | Rank | What they do |
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| The Lord Hermer PC KC |  |
Attorney General Advocate General for Northern Ireland |
This person is the chief legal adviser to the King or Queen. They oversee important legal services like the Crown Prosecution Service. They also give advice on international law and human rights. They can ask a higher court to review sentences that seem too light. They also deal with legal questions about new government laws. |
| Lucy Rigby MP |  |
Solicitor General | This person helps the Attorney General. They take care of tasks that the Attorney General gives them. They also support the Attorney General in overseeing various legal departments. This includes advising on civil law matters. |
See also
In Spanish: Oficina del Procurador General (Reino Unido) para niños
