Attorney General for Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland
Attorney General for Northern Ireland
since 18 August 2020 (2020-08-18)
Office of the Attorney General
for Northern Ireland
StyleAttorney General
(informal)
Member of
Reports toNorthern Ireland Assembly
AppointerFirst Minister and deputy First Minister
(acting jointly)
Term lengthFive years, renewable
Formation1921
First holderRichard Best
DeputySolicitor to the Attorney General
Salary£72,383 per annum (2026)
Websiteattorneygeneralni.gov.uk

The Attorney General for Northern Ireland is the chief legal adviser to the Northern Ireland Executive for both civil and criminal matters that fall within the devolved powers of the Northern Ireland Assembly. The Attorney General for Northern Ireland is also responsible for appointing the director and deputy director of the Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland.

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