Government Legal Department
- Simon Regis, Deputy Director at the Government Legal Department, awarded CBE.
- Simon was recognised as part of the New Year Honours 2024 list, which marks the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the UK.
- He has worked on high-profile legislation, including during the governments COVID-19 response.
Simon Regis, Deputy Director at the Government Legal Department (GLD) has been awarded a CBE for services to legislation.
He joined the Civil Service in 1998 following his professional legal qualification and has worked in a number of different roles, including legal, policy and project management. More recently, he has supported the government in delivering essential legislation, including the Coronavirus Act 2020.
Simon said:
I am humbled by this recognition, which is not just about me but also equally applies to the fantastic colleagues I have worked with over the years. In more recent times, particularly those colleagues in the Department of Health and Social Care and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport Legal assisting in delivering legislation during the governments COVID-19 response.
Treasury Solicitor and Permanent Secretary of the Government Legal Department, Susanna McGibbon, said:
Simon exemplifies the dedication and professionalism of GLD lawyers, and I am delighted that his hard work has been recognised in this way.
The Government Legal Department is the governments principal legal adviser, with a core purpose of helping the government to govern well, within the rule of law.
GLD provides legal advice on the development, design and implementation of government policies and decisions, drafts secondary legislation and works with Parliamentary Counsel on primary legislation, and represents