Northern Ireland
In 1972 the functions of the former Attorney General for Northern Ireland were conferred on the Attorney General for England and Wales as part of direct rule. When policing and justice were devolved to the Northern Ireland Assembly on 12 April 2010, these functions were split between:-
The Advocate General for Northern Ireland, who is the chief legal adviser to the UK Government on Northern Ireland law. The post is held by the Attorney General for England and Wales by virtue of office.
The Attorney General for Northern Ireland, who is the chief legal adviser to the Northern Ireland Executive. John Larkin QC was appointed to that position on 24 May 2010 by the First Minister of Northern Ireland and deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland.
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