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Written Question
Rule of Law
Thursday 4th February 2021

Asked by: Allan Dorans (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)

Question to the Attorney General:

What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the importance of upholding the rule of law.

Answered by Suella Braverman

The rule of law is at the heart of the UK constitution. The duty of the Law Officers is to ensure that the Government acts lawfully at all times. I take that responsibility seriously including in my role as legal adviser to the Government and when attending Cabinet, and that will not change.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Government Legal Department lawyers for their heroic work in contributing to the Rule of Law during the pandemic, as the Government continues to be successful in Covid-related challenges.