The attorney general for England and Wales is similarly the chief law officer of the Crown in England and Wales, and advises and represents the Crown and government departments in court. In practice, the Treasury Solicitor (who also has the title of Procurator General) normally provides the lawyers or briefs Treasury Counsel to appear in court, although the attorney general may appear in person. The person appointed to this role provides legal advice to the Government, acts as the representative of the public interest and resolves issues between government departments.
The attorney general for England and Wales is similarly the chief law officer of the Crown in England and Wales and advises and represents the Crown and government departments in court In practice the Treasury Solicitor (who also has the title of Procurator General) normally provides the lawyers or briefs Treasury Counsel to appear in court although the attorney general may appear in person The person appointed to this role provides legal advice to the Government acts as the representative of the public interest and resolves issues between government departments