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15 September 2021
Issue: 7948 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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AG returns from maternity leave

Suella Braverman QC has returned to the position of Attorney General following her maternity leave

The Prime Minister reappointed Braverman this week, also reappointing Michael Ellis Solicitor General following his time as Attorney General while Braverman was on leave. Braverman is the first Cabinet-level minister to take maternity leave, during which time she was designated ‘Minister on Leave’, following the passage of the Ministerial and Other Maternity Allowances Act.  

Braverman said she was grateful for the opportunity to ‘go on maternity leave in the way other women can and come back to a job I am honoured to do.

‘I can’t wait to get back to work. One of my first priorities is to continue the government’s work in rebuilding confidence and trust in our criminal justice system, particularly with victims.’

Issue: 7948 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

DAC Beachcroft—Paul Brehony

DAC Beachcroft—Paul Brehony

Commercial disputes practice expands with partner hire in London

Ward Hadaway—Maria Coster

Ward Hadaway—Maria Coster

Partner appointed to lead family and matrimonial department in Leeds

Slater Heelis—Helen Marsh

Slater Heelis—Helen Marsh

Commercial property team expands in Manchester with partner appointment

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As family structures evolve, the law may face difficult questions about inheritance rights for those in polyamorous relationships
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