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The Law Society of Western Australia has welcomed news that the State Solicitor’s Office (SSO) would operate as an independent sub-department of the Department of Justice.
Late last week, state Attorney-General John Quigley MLA confirmed the decision, signalling it as an important move “that further cements the independence and autonomy of the 183-year-old institution.”
The SSO provides legal advice to the government on matters of high risk and maintaining its integrity is critical, according to Western Australian Law Society president Jocelyne Boujos.
“The Law Society supports the announcement,” Ms Boujos said.
“While not all the recommendations which the Law Society called for in 2019 have been implemented, the establishment of the SSO as an independent Office is a step in the right direction.
“The move brings the SSO into line with other jurisdictions and, as a separate office, will enhance the transparency and accountability and therefore the continued integrity of the SSO in the public administration of law and justice.”
