Law clerk (parliamentary)

A law clerk, sometimes called parliamentary counsel, is an officer in some parliamentary systems. The law clerk is charged with providing advice on legal issues and parliamentary procedure to the Speaker and members of the chamber. The position is neutral and non-partisan.

In some systems, the law clerk is a separate officer responsible to the clerk of the chamber. In other systems, the duty to provide legal advice is part of the duties of the clerk of the chamber.

See also

• List of Law Clerks and Parliamentary Counsel of the Canadian House of Commons

External links

• Officers and officials of Parliament
• House of Commons Procedure and Practice: Appendix 10 – Law Clerks of the House of Commons Since 1867