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Island’s Attorney General dies after short illness

John Quinn had held the role since 2017

The Island’s Attorney General John Quinn has died following a short period of illness.

The Isle of Man Government announced his death this afternoon.

Mr Quinn was appointed as Her Majesty’s Attorney General in 2017, having served in the role in an interim capacity since 2013.

As Attorney General, he also served in Tynwald as an ex officio Member of the Legislative Council.

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