Attorney General Lord Hermer has been accused of handing himself an 'effective veto' over Labour policies.
The peer has issued guidance to government lawyers stressing the importance of following international law.
The document includes what has been branded a 'snitch clause', urging civil servants to report any concerns that ministerial actions might be illegal.
The tweaks seemingly water down instructions issued by Suella Braverman in 2022 to prevent lawyers from 'blocking' plans.
In total, Lord Hermer - a senior human rights barrister before entering government - is said to have added 23 references to international law to the guidance.
