UK GLD

Gender Pay Gap Report, 31 March 2025

The Government Legal Department published its 2025 gender pay gap report as of 31 March 2025. As a public authority, GLD is legally required to publish gender pay gap data annually. The report presents pay gap figures, analyzes causes of any disparities, and outlines strategies to address differences.

Attorney General's Civil Panel Counsel: Appointments, Membership Lists and Pay Rates

The Government Legal Department has published guidance on the Attorney General's Panel Counsel system, comprising approximately 400 junior counsel organized into London, Regional, and Public International Law panels. The three-tier structure includes A Panel (10+ years' advocacy experience), B Panel (5-10 years), and C Panel (2-5 years). All government departments and agencies must use these panels for civil and EU legal work. Appointments are made for five-year terms.

Apply to the Advocate General's Panel of Northern Ireland Special Advocates

The Advocate General has opened a competition to expand the Panel of Northern Ireland Special Advocates. The campaign targets junior barristers and Solicitor Advocates called to the Bar or on the Roll in Northern Ireland with at least five years' advocacy experience and judicial review matter experience. Applicants must obtain Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. Application details available by email request.

Business Appointment Rules Transparency Reports for Former Senior Civil Servants

The Attorney General's Office, Government Legal Department (GLD), and HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) publish quarterly transparency data listing summaries of business appointment rules advice given to former Senior Civil Servants at SCS1 and SCS2 levels. The page provides links to quarterly reports from July 2021 through December 2025. Recipients of such advice must comply with business appointment rules when moving from Crown service to the private sector.

Unclaimed Estates List Updated April 2026

The Bona Vacantia Division of the Government Legal Department has published its latest update to the unclaimed estates list. The list, provided as a CSV file, contains estates referred to the Treasury Solicitor that remain unclaimed within the statutory time limit. The dataset was last updated on 14 April 2026, with multiple updates published throughout March and April 2026.