Attorney General for Northern Ireland Dame Brenda King and Advocate General Lord Richard Hermer KC met with the executive committee of the Northern Ireland Youth Forum on 11 June.

The discussion focused on the rule of law and the principles that underpin the legal system. King described the forum's members as thoughtful and publicly engaged, and said their perspective on issues of law is important.

She also indicated that she looks forward to future contact with the group. The meeting connected the region's senior legal officeholders with a leading youth advocacy body.

No further details of the agenda or outcomes were disclosed.