Solicitor General for England and Wales

Her Majesty's Solicitor General for England and Wales, often known as the Solicitor General, is one of the Law Officers of the Crown, and the deputy of the Attorney General, whose duty is to advise the Crown and Cabinet on the law.

Related Topics:
Law Officers of the Crown - Attorney General - Crown - Cabinet

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There is also a Solicitor General for Scotland, who is the deputy of the Lord Advocate. As well as the Sovereign's Solicitors General, the Prince of Wales and a Queen consort (when the Sovereign is male) are also entitled to have a Attorneys and Solicitors General, though the present Prince of Wales has only an Attorney General and no Solicitor General.

Related Topics:
Solicitor General for Scotland - Lord Advocate - Prince of Wales - Queen consort

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The Solicitor General is addressed in court as "Mr Solicitor".

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