The Constitutional Legitimacy of Law Officers in the United Kingdom

This book provides a detailed account of the functions of law officers and argues that the most persuasive framework for analyzing their constitutional legitimacy is based on independence, accountability, and trust. It covers critical analyses of the Attorney General, Solicitor General, Lord Advocate, Solicitor General, and Advocate General for England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 14 July 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate details of the roles and functions of law officers, providing a thorough account of their responsibilities. It serves as a foundation for a conceptual analysis of their constitutional legitimacy, addressing the ongoing debates surrounding their role in regulating and exercising public power within the United Kingdom.

McCormick posits that the most effective framework for examining the diverse range of law officers involves focusing on the fundamental constitutional values of independence, accountability, and trust that underpin them. Both aspects of the book, namely the explanation of individual functions and the conceptual analysis of collective legitimacy, are written in a holistic manner, encompassing critical assessments of the Attorney General and Solicitor General for England and Wales, the Counsel General for Wales, the Lord Advocate, Solicitor General, and Advocate General for Scotland, as well as the Attorney General and Advocate General for Northern Ireland.

The book offers a comprehensive exploration of the roles and functions of law officers, shedding light on their critical role in upholding the rule. It provides a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and legal professionals seeking to understand the constitutional dimensions of law officers' roles and their impact on the governance of the United Kingdom.

Weight: 568g
Dimension: 163 x 241 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509944118