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Solicitor General refers to a position in government dealing with legal affairs in several countries:
- United States Solicitor General - the attorney who represents or advises a government when it is party to a legal suit.
- Chief State Solicitor (Republic of Ireland) - a branch of the office the Attorney-General.
- Solicitor General for England and Wales - the deputy for the Attorney General for England and Wales
- Solicitor General for Scotland - the deputy for the Attorney General for Scotland.
- Canadian Solicitor General - a role now performed by the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness.
- Solicitor-General of Australia - the second law officer of state and public servant representing the Attorney-General in court proceedings.
- Solicitor-General of New Zealand - the second law officer of state and public servant representing the Attorney-General in court proceedings.
- Solicitor General (Hong Kong) - (Chinese: 法律政策專員) head of the Legal Policy Division of the Department of Justice.
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Department of the Solicitor General of Canada - Contains the full text of hundreds of documents, speeches and press releases dealing with policing, corrections, parole and national security.
Correctional Service of Canada - Contributes to the protection of society by actively encouraging and assisting offenders to become law-abiding citizens, while exercising reasonable, safe, secure and humane control.
National Parole Board - Makes independent release and pardon decisions and clemency recommendations. Features information about board members, publications, fact sheets and related links.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Works with communities to ensure the safety of all Canadians, enforces federal laws, and provides contract policing to most provinces and many municipalities.
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