3 current inquiries
Inquiries allow committees to consider oral and written evidence on a particular topic. They usually result in the publication of a report.
Non-inquiry work
Regular evidence sessions
Some committees take evidence from certain officeholders or organisations on a regular basis outside the structure of an inquiry.
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.
Latest news
Independent Review of the Criminal Courts Part 1: Justice Committee Chair comment
Commenting on Sir Brian Leveson’s Review, Chair of the Justice Committee and Labour MP Andy Slaughter said:
9 July 2025
Justice Committee to question Lord Timpson on prisons drugs crisis
The Justice Committee will question Lord Timpson, Minister for Prisons, Probation and Reducing Reoffending at the Ministry of Justice during an evidence session
in Parliament on Tuesday, 8 July.
4 July 2025
Justice Committee to question Parole Board leaders
The Justice Committee will question the Parole Board Chair-Designate Alexandra Marks and Chief Executive Cecilia French during a one-off evidence session in Parliament on Tuesday, 1 July.
27 June 2025
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