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The Counsel General may bring, defend or appear in legal proceedings, in the name of the Counsel General, if he considers it appropriate to do so to promote or protect the public interest. This is a function the Counsel General exercises independently of
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for a ruling on whether it is within the Senedd's legislative competence, and may respond where any such reference is made by another law officer. This is another function the Counsel General exercises independently of
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Working to improve the accessibility of devolved legislation in Wales for the legal profession and the public, including considering the future consolidation of existing legislation;
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The Counsel General is accountable to the Senedd for the exercise of his independent statutory functions. He answers questions in the Senedd once every four weeks.
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Like the Welsh Ministers and the First Minister, the Counsel General may make representations about any matter affecting Wales.
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Like the Welsh Ministers, the First Minister and Senedd members, the Counsel General can introduce a bill into the Senedd.
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Holding meetings and discussions with the judiciary, members of the legal profession and others involved in the
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Responding to proposals or consultations that affect legal matters in Wales, including those of the
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Providing legal advice to the Welsh Government in and representing it in legal proceedings;
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The Counsel General may also play a role in the development of Welsh Government policy on
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Approving proposed retrospective legislation and early commencement of Senedd Acts.
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Subject to elections to the Senedd which take place every five years
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The Counsel General's statutory responsibilities are found in the
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which makes some specific provision in relation to the role.
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Official Welsh language Welsh Government website, llyw.cymru
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Holding meetings and discussions with other Law Officers;
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CB QC fulfilled the role of chief legal adviser to the
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to be referred to the Supreme Court for a decision.
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Index

Welsh
Welsh Government
Style
Law officer of the Crown
Senedd
Cabinet
Senedd
First Minister of Wales
Seat
Cardiff
First Minister of Wales
The Crown
Term length
Five years
Carwyn Jones
AM
a series
Politics of the United Kingdom
Politics of Wales

The Crown
The Monarch
Charles III
Heir Apparent
William, Prince of Wales
Prerogative
Royal family
Succession
Privy Council
King-in-Parliament

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