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Director of Public Prosecutions quizzed on reports of rising domestic abuse
Justice Committee questions the Director of Public Prosecutions and head of the Crown Prosecution Service
20 May 2020
Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales questioned
Justice Committee explore the response of the courts and tribunals system in England and Wales to the Coronavirus outbreak
14 May 2020
Director of Public Prosecutions questioned
Justice Committee explore the work of the Director of Public Prosecutions, including the response of the Crown Prosecution Service to coronavirus
14 May 2020
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Pre-appointment hearings
People nominated to certain public offices may be examined by a committee to assess their suitability and plans for the role.
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.
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