Richard Hermer

Richard Hermer is the Attorney General for the UK, the government's most senior law officer. He is also described as a close ally of Keir Starmer. He is newsworthy due to his involvement in several recent high-profile legal and political matters. These include the government's stance on international law breaches, as seen in the context of the US attack on Venezuela, where he defended the right to weigh diplomatic relations before condemnation. He is also involved in discussions regarding potential constraints on human rights law, as evidenced by his visit to Strasbourg with David Lammy. Furthermore, he has commented on the hunger strike by Palestine Action-affiliated prisoners and has urged Nigel Farage to apologize for alleged racism and antisemitism. His role places him at the center of legal and ethical debates within the UK government, making his actions and statements significant.