Attorney General Faces Conflict of Interest Allegations Over SAS War Crimes and Gerry Adams Cases

Lord Richard Hermer is under scrutiny for his past legal work and potential conflicts in advising the government on sensitive matters.

Attorney General Richard Hermer is accused of conflicts of interest due to prior legal representation of Afghan families alleging SAS war crimes and Gerry Adams in terrorism-related cases.
Critics, including MPs and military officials, have called for Hermer to recuse himself from advising on the Afghanistan inquiry and other cases tied to his previous clients.
Hermer received £30,000 for representing Gerry Adams in a damages claim by IRA bomb victims, raising concerns about his impartiality in related government decisions.
Hermer has refused to disclose whether he advised the government on repealing sections of the Northern Ireland Troubles Act, which could allow compensation for Adams and other Republicans.
The controversy highlights broader concerns about the Attorney General's ability to provide unbiased legal advice given his recent history as a barrister for high-profile cases against the government.