Judge Advocate General of the Armed Forces
In the United Kingdom, the Judge Advocate General is a judge responsible for the Court Martial process within the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. As such the post has existed since 2006; prior to this date the Judge Advocate General's authority related to the Army and the RAF while the Judge Advocate of the Fleet was the equivalent with regard to the Royal Navy.
| Judge Advocate General of the Armed Forces | |
|---|---|
Incumbent Judge Alan Large since 1 October 2020 | |
| Style | His Honour |
| Abbreviation | JAG |
| Appointer | Sovereign of the United Kingdom |
| Formation | 2006 |
| First holder | Jeff Blackett |
| Website | Official website |
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