Often asked: Who Is Acting Attorney General Right Now?

Incumbent. Merrick Garland Washington, D.C. The United States attorney general (AG) leads the United States Department of Justice, and is the chief lawyer of the federal government of the United States. The attorney general serves as the principal advisor to the president of the United States on all legal matters.

Who is the new Attorney General?

The 15th and current Attorney General is K. K. Venugopal. He was reappointed by President Ram Nath Kovind in 2020.

Who currently holds Attorney General?

The current officeholder is Rob Bonta, a Democrat.

Who is the Attorney General UK 2020?

The Rt Hon Suella Braverman QC MP Suella Braverman was appointed Attorney General on 13 February 2020.

Who is highest law officer of a state?

Advocate General of the State is the highest law officer in the state. The Constitution of India (Article 165) has provided for the office of the Advocate General for the states. Also, he corresponds to the Attorney General of India.

How many US attorneys are there?

Organization: There are 93 U.S. Attorneys located throughout the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands. U.S. Attorneys are appointed by, and serve at the discretion of, the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate.

Who is the head of the Department of Justice 2020?

The department is headed by the U.S. Attorney General, who is nominated by the president and confirmed by the US Senate and is a member of the Cabinet. The current attorney general is Merrick Garland, who was sworn in March 11, 2021.

Who is the New York state attorney general?

By virtue of section 94 (3) (a-c) the DPP has the power to initiate, authorise, take over and terminate prosecutions in all courts in the island. Advise Clerks of Court on trial matters and prosecute in difficult cases which may be submitted to the Resident Magistrate’s Court. Handles matters at the appellate level.

Does UK have a district attorney?

With the exception of the AG and Solicitor General for England and Wales, no prosecutors are political officials in England and Wales and no prosecutor in England and Wales is a law enforcement official by virtue of their job.

Who is the current Lord Chancellor?

The current lord chancellor, as of September 2021, is Dominic Raab, who is also the Secretary of State for Justice. One of the lord chancellor’s responsibilities is to act as the custodian of the Great Seal of the Realm, kept historically in the Lord Chancellor’s Purse.