Richard Hermer

Richard Hermer is the Attorney General for the UK, the government's most senior law officer and a close ally of Keir Starmer. He is also described as one of the most senior Jewish government ministers. He is newsworthy due to his involvement in several recent high-profile issues. These include the hunger strike by Palestine Action-affiliated prisoners, where he has the power to potentially influence bail decisions. He has also commented on the UK's approach to international law breaches, arguing for the consideration of diplomatic relations. Furthermore, he accompanied David Lammy to Strasbourg to advocate for constraints on human rights law. Recently, Hermer urged Nigel Farage to apologize for alleged racist and antisemitic behavior during his school years, highlighting the impact of Farage's actions on his contemporaries. His actions and statements are significant as they reflect the UK government's stance on legal and human rights issues, both domestically and internationally.