They are the deputy of the Attorney General, whose duty is to advise the Crown and Cabinet on the law.

They exercise the powers of the Attorney General which are delegated to them under section 1 of the Law Officers Act 1997.

There is also a Solicitor General for Scotland, who is the deputy of the Lord Advocate.

The current holder of the position, Lucy Rigby, was appointed by Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

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