Mike O'Brien

English lawyer and Solicitor General

Mike O'Brien - English lawyer and Solicitor General
Born

June 19th, 1954
71 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United Kingdom

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Served as Solicitor General for England and Wales from 1997 to 2001. Engaged in legal practice as a barrister specialized in public law. Worked on significant cases related to human rights and governmental accountability. Contributed to legislative processes and legal reforms during time in Parliament.

Served as Solicitor General from 1997 to 2001

Participated in key legal cases regarding human rights

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