The Advocate General for Scotland

Legal Secretariat to the Advocate General

The primary functions of the Legal Secretariat are:

  • To support to the Advocate General in his capacity as a UK Law Officer, including the exercise of statutory functions under the Scotland Act;
  • To support the Advocate General’s Ministerial responsibilities, including supporting him as a member of Cabinet Committees and as a Member of the House of Lords; and
  • To liaise effectively with OSAG and other UK Government departments where appropriate to support the Advocate General’s functions. 

The Legal Secretary oversees the work of the Secretariat, which is comprised of a small team of lawyers, as well as the Ministerial Private Office.

The Legal Secretary

The Legal Secretary to the Advocate General is John Ward, who is the senior civil servant and lawyer in charge of the Legal Secretariat and the Advocate General's Private Office. He reports directly to the Advocate General. John Ward is a solicitor qualified in England & Wales. Prior to becoming Legal Secretary, he has worked in the City, the European Commission, the OFT and Defra.

For information on how to contact the Legal Secretariat, please visit our Contact page.

 

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