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Written question asked by Lord Jackson of Peterborough (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 August 2026. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Cluny (Labour) on Monday, 17 August 2026 on behalf of the Attorney General.


Government Departments: Legal Opinion

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by the Solicitor General on 16 May 2025 (HC50518), what plans they have to review the guidance for assessing legal risk across government.

Answer

The Attorney General’s Guidance on Legal Risk is regularly reviewed upon the appointment of the Attorney General. The Attorney General is reviewing the current version of the guidance. If she chooses to make any changes, they will be published in the usual way.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2422
Session
2026-27
Related items
Government Departments: Legal Opinion
Friday, 16 May 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Government departments Legal opinion
Link
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