Part V Miscellaneous and Supplementary

35 Crown Solicitor for Northern Ireland.

1

As from the appointed day there shall be a Crown Solicitor for Northern Ireland appointed by the F4Advocate General for Northern Ireland after consultation with the Attorney General for Northern Ireland .

F11A

A person is not qualified for appointment as Crown Solicitor unless he is—

a

a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland of at least ten years’standing; or

b

a solicitor of the F2Court of Judicature of at least ten years’ standing.

2

The Crown Solicitor shall hold office on such terms and conditions as may be determined by the F5Advocate General for Northern Ireland .

F33

The Crown Solicitor—

a

must make his services available to any Minister or department of the Government of the United Kingdom; and

b

may make his services available to any Northern Ireland Minister or Northern Ireland department or any other public body or holder of public office.

4

The remuneration of, and other expenses incurred in connection with, the Crown Solicitor shall be defrayed out of moneys provided by Parliament.