Richard Hermer
A human rights lawyer who became Attorney General for England and Wales
Richard Hermer is a leading human rights lawyer known for his work in international law and civil liberties. In 2024, he was appointed Attorney General for England and Wales, bringing his legal experience into one of the United Kingdom’s highest public law offices.
International law and civil liberties
Hermer’s professional work has centered on questions at the intersection of state authority and individual rights: international law, human rights and civil liberties. These fields shape how states understand their obligations, how public institutions make decisions and what legal protections are available to individuals and communities.
Hermer’s move from specialist human rights practice into the office of Attorney General demonstrates the importance of that expertise within public government. In this role, he operates within the legal and constitutional framework of England and Wales, where the Attorney General occupies a central position at the intersection of government, law and public legal services.
Public service and the legal record
Hermer’s principal achievement in the supplied material is the combination of high-level expertise in human rights law with senior public responsibility. That combination gives his work significance beyond a private legal career: it shows how principles of human rights and civil liberties become part of the practical work of states and public institutions.
Why Richard Hermer’s legacy belongs in Moreshet
Richard Hermer merits inclusion in Moreshet because of his prominent role in legal work concerning human rights, international law and civil liberties, and because of his appointment in 2024 as Attorney General for England and Wales. Recording his career on Moreshet.com helps preserve the history of lawyers and public servants whose influence is expressed through institutions responsible for rights and the rule of law.
