The Office of Solicitor-General
The positions of Solicitor-General and Attorney-General were established in England in 1243 and 1461 respectively. The Solicitor General was a sub-ordinate office to the Attorney General.
New Zealand has had its own Attorney-General since 1841. The position of Solicitor-General was not established until 1867 and was initially a political office as it currently is in England. In 1875 the office became a permanent government position. Walter S Reid the first to hold the position. He remained in the position for the next 25years. During this period the roles and responsibilities of the Attorney-General and the Solicitor-General were the subject of some debate and clarification by the Supreme Court.
The Solicitor-General is head of the Crown Law Office.
Read more about this topic: Crown Law Office (New Zealand)
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