Legal advice in government: in conversation with the Treasury Solicitor

The Institute for Government was delighted to welcome Sir Jonathan Jones KCB QC, Treasury Solicitor, Permanent Secretary at the Government Legal Department and Head of the Government Legal Profession.

Sir Jonathan discussed the work and role of government lawyers in making policy, advising ministers and defending the government in court.

Raphael Hogarth, Associate at the Institute for Government, chaired a discussion with Sir Jonathan and Dr Catherine Haddon, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government. There was also be an opportunity for audience questions.

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