A formal ceremony took place this morning at the Royal Courts of Justice in London to mark the official swearing-in of key legal and governmental figures. Justice Secretary Alex Norris, Attorney General Ellie Reed KC, and Solicitor General Andy Slaughter all participated in the event, confirming their appointments in a traditional ceremony presided over by the Lady Chief Justice.

The three officials have been actively performing their roles since Andy Burnham became prime minister in July, succeeding Sir Keir Starmer KC. According to Ministry of Justice representatives, Norris was formally sworn in before the Privy Council shortly after Burnham’s administration took office, indicating that this morning’s event primarily served as a ceremonial reaffirmation.

This public swearing-in reflects the longstanding British tradition of combining formal legal procedures with ceremonial observances. While their official duties have already commenced, the event at the Royal Courts provided a visible endorsement of their positions, underscoring the constitutional protocol and continuity of government functions under the new administration.