Committees

Justice Committee

Commons Select Committee

The Justice Committee examines the policies and spending of the Ministry of Justice (and associated public bodies). This includes courts, legal aid, prisons, probation and the rule of law. It also advises on sentencing guidelines. It cannot consider individual cases.

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4 current inquiries

Inquiries allow committees to consider oral and written evidence on a particular topic. They usually result in the publication of a report.

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Legislative scrutiny: Courts and Tribunals Bill
Report:
Published
On 10 June 2026
Govt. response:
Overdue
Since 10 August 2026
Opened 27 February 2026
Children and Young Adults in the Secure Estate
Opened 12 January 2026
Access to Justice
Report:
Published
On 17 July 2026
Govt. response:
Due by
On 15 October 2026
Opened 23 July 2025
Rehabilitation and resettlement: ending the cycle of reoffending
Report:
Published
On 14 November 2025
Govt. response:
Published
On 30 January 2026
Opened 26 November 2024

Non-inquiry work

Non-inquiry sessions
Non-inquiry sessions are brief packages of work that will not necessarily result in a report. They may be used to revisit previous inquiry topics or take evidence on a topical matter.
Pre-appointment hearings
People nominated to certain public offices may be examined by a committee to assess their suitability and plans for the role.
Regular evidence sessions
Some committees take evidence from certain officeholders or organisations on a regular basis outside the structure of an inquiry.

Latest news

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Justice Committee Chair comment: early release scheme
Chair of the Justice Committee and Labour MP Catherine Atkinson said:
1 October 2026
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Catherine Atkinson elected Chair of the Justice Committee
Catherine Atkinson MP has been elected Chair of the Justice Committee. 
14 September 2026
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Chair nominations open for the Justice Committee
Nominations are now open for the position of Chair of the Justice Committee following the appointment of Andy Slaughter MP as Solicitor General (Attorney General’s Office).
3 September 2026

Latest publications

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Correspondence to The Rt Hon Lady Justice May, Chair of the Sentencing Council, dated 9 September 2026: Imposition of Community and Custodial Sentences Guideline
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Correspondence from Sarah Sackman KC MP, Minister for Courts and Legal Services, dated 3 September 2026: Probate fees
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Correspondence from Sarah Rapson, Chief Executive of the Solicitors Regulation Authority, dated 3 September 2026: Update on intervention and investigation into PM Law Group
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Correspondence

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