Barrister Robert Courts KC MP has officially taken on the role of solicitor general for England and Wales, expressing his enthusiasm to collaborate with the attorney general, government lawyers, and civil servants in safeguarding the rule of law. This appointment follows the resignation of Robert Jenrick MP as immigration minister, leading to a reshuffle. Courts, representing Witney and West Oxfordshire since 2016, succeeds Michael Tomlinson KC MP and brings a wealth of legal expertise, having been a self-employed barrister specializing in personal injury and clinical negligence.
In a ceremony attended by prominent figures such as Lord Chancellor Alex Chalk KC MP and Attorney General Victoria Prentis KC MP, Courts emphasized the honor and privilege he feels in his new role. He underscored the importance of the law officers’ unique responsibility in advising the government, pledging to uphold the rule of law, a cornerstone of the UK constitution.
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