Dominic Grieve
English lawyer and Attorney General
Born
May 24th, 1956
68 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Served as Attorney General for England and Wales from 2010 to 2014. Practiced law with a focus on public law and human rights. Elected as a Member of Parliament for Beaconsfield, representing the Conservative Party for several terms. Advocated for adherence to the rule of law and legal principles during tenure. Engaged in various legal reforms and provided legal advice to the government.
Served as Attorney General from 2010 to 2014
Represented Beaconsfield in Parliament
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