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Attorney general in the UK is the principal
law officer of the crown and head of the
English Barwhich is of great political
importance. In the USA, it is the chief law
officer of the government and head of the
Department of Justice. In England, Wales,
and Northern Ireland, the consent of the
Attorney General is required for bringing
certain criminal proceedings where offences
against the state or public order are at
issue, for example, the Spycatcher
litigation. Under the Criminal Justice Act
of 1988, cases can be referred to the Court
of Appeal by the Attorney General if it
appears to him or her that the sentencing
of a person convicted of a serious offence
has been unduly lenient.
Subject by: Vince Pike