He was also the Ireland's honorary Counsel General and director of the Karachi's American Express.

The Counsel General may be, but does not have to be, an Assembly Member.

Although not a Minister, the Counsel General is bound by the Ministerial Code which makes some specific provision in relation to the role.

This is a function the Counsel General exercises independently of Government.

The Counsel General can also require devolution issues to be referred to the Supreme Court for a decision.

The Counsel General may also play a role in the development of Welsh Government policy on legal matters.

He joined the church in 1980 when he was Counsel General for Haiti in the Bahamas.

The office is considered at ministerial level and the Counsel General is bound by the Ministerial Code.

The Counsel General may not be removed from the position except by resolution of the National Assembly for Wales itself.

Lord Hope warmly welcomed the Counsel General to the Supreme Court for the first time in his new office.