The rule of law underpins the shipping industry 🚢.
Attorney General Richard Hermer KC visited @IMOHQ to discuss how the law touches everything from issues in the Strait of Hormuz to improving compliance across the maritime sector.
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- This government has been knocking through structural inequalities in society. Speaking with @bbcnickrobinson on Political Thinking, Attorney General Richard Hermer KC explains how this government is tackling inequality.
00:00 - Today’s students are tomorrow's leaders. So, it’s vital that they understand the rule of law. The Attorney General and Advocate General for Scotland visited Firrhill High School in Edinburgh for a student-led conversation on the rule of law. The future is in safe hands.
- Defending the rule of law in every nation of the UK 🛡️ The Attorney General Richard Hermer KC joined the Advocate General of Scotland Catherine Smith KC in Edinburgh last week. They discussed their shared commitment to protecting human rights and the rule of law. #HumanRights
- Victims of domestic abuse will now meet their prosecution team before trial — with a dedicated @CPSUK liaison officer supporting them every step of the way. A key takeaway from the Solicitor General @elliereeves in the House of Commons yesterday.
00:00 - Sexual predator Masoud Abdi who groomed and sexually abused a teenager when she was only 14 years old had his sentence increased by 5 years after the Solicitor General @elliereeves intervened.
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- “The job of a lawyer is to help, assist, and enable.” Attorney General Richard Hermer KC on @BBCRadio4 Political Thinking with @bbcnickrobinson argues his role is to help turn policy into reality as effectively as possible, while upholding the law. #Lawyers
00:00 - Solicitor General @elliereeves told the House that the number of Advocates available to prosecute rape cases has grown by over 50% since summer 2024. The government are also investing £6mn in legal advisors for victims so fewer cases are abandoned before they reach court.
00:00 - “International law isn’t a magical notion. It’s agreements between states. And ultimately that impacts every area of life and it’s an enormous benefit. The Attorney General explains why international law matters at a recent event with the Advocate General for Scotland.
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- A month ago, Solicitor General @elliereeves jointly hosted the government’s first dedicated FGM Summit in a decade with the @ukhomeoffice - and action is already underway. From stronger safeguarding measures to better training, discover how the government is tackling FGM.
- This government will resolutely tackle the epidemic of violence against women and girls. The Attorney General Richard Hermer spoke with the BBC, where he discussed his decision to refer the three boys in the Fordingbridge case.Attorney general had 'no doubt' on reviewing teen boys' rape sentences bbc.in/4u6sIQP
