UK Attorney General Faces Conflict of Interest Allegations Over Past Legal Cases

Lord Hermer is under scrutiny for his involvement in government decisions linked to former clients, raising questions about impartiality and transparency.

Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick has called for an investigation into Attorney General Lord Hermer's potential conflicts of interest regarding cases involving former clients, including Gerry Adams and asylum seekers from the Chagos Islands.
Lord Hermer's past legal representation of high-profile clients, such as Gerry Adams and Afghan families alleging war crimes, has led to accusations that his impartiality as Attorney General is compromised.
Critics argue that Hermer’s refusal to confirm whether he has recused himself from advising on issues linked to former clients undermines public confidence in the rule of law.
Hermer’s previous legal victory in a Supreme Court case, which blocked intelligence sharing with the US on an Islamic State terror suspect, has been cited as an example of his controversial legal history.
The government has defended its processes for managing potential conflicts of interest, but calls for transparency and accountability continue to mount.