From about 1660 onwards they were expected to consult with the Attorney General .
From about 1660 onwards they were were discouraged from acting on their own initiative : in 1692 the Prime Serjeant , John Osborne , was dismissed for repeatedly acting in opposition to Crown policy .
From about 1660 onwards they were expected to consult with the Attorney General , and were discouraged from acting on their own initiative : in 1692 the Prime Serjeant , John Osborne , was dismissed for repeatedly acting in opposition to Crown policy .