Former Lord Chancellor to give evidence on role of Lord Chancellor and Law Officers

Topics that may arise include:   

• Definition of the rule of law and how it is protected within Government 
• The political culture within which the Law Officers and Lord Chancellor operate 
• Whether the role of Lord Chancellor should be separated from that of Secretary of State for Justice 
• Whether the Lord Chancellor should be required to produce an annual report to be debated in Parliament 
• The qualifications necessary to carry out the duties of a Law Officer 
• The advantages and disadvantages of Law Officers sitting in either the House of Commons or the House of Lords 
• Whether the Attorney General’s oath needs to be updated 

The session will take place on Wednesday 8 June at 11:00 AM and can be followed on Parliament TV.