The United Kingdom has sworn in Ellie Reeves KC MP as Attorney General and Andy Slaughter MP as Solicitor General at a ceremony held at the Royal Courts of Justice.
The two senior Law Officers were sworn into their roles on Thursday, October 1, 2026, following their appointments in July, according to a statement published by the UK Attorney General’s Office on Thursday.
The Rt Hon Alex Norris MP was also sworn in as Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice.
The report was also published on the UK Home Office website.
Reeves, who was appointed Attorney General on July 20, said tackling violence against women and girls remained her “top priority”.
“It is an honour to be sworn in as Attorney General for England and Wales and Advocate General for Northern Ireland. My career both as a lawyer and now in government has shown me just how important it is that the legal profession is open to everyone, whatever their background, and this is a cause I will champion throughout my time in this role.
“Building on the work I was proud to lead as Solicitor General, tackling violence against women and girls remains my top priority.
