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HM Inspectorate of Prisons' relationship with the Ministry of Justice

20 January 2016

The Justice Select Committee holds a one-off evidence session on HM Inspectorate of Prisons' relationship with the Ministry of Justice.

Witnesses

Wednesday 20 January 2016, Grimond Room, Portcullis House

At 9.45 am

  • Nick Hardwick, outgoing HM Chief Inspector of Prisons
  • Peter Clarke, incoming HM Chief Inspector of Prisons

At 10.30 am

  • Richard Heaton, Permanent Secretary
  • Indra Morris, Director General, Criminal Justice, Ministry of Justice

Purpose of session

As Nick Hardwick hands over to Peter Clarke as HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, the Committee plans to explore with them, and with senior officials from the Ministry of Justice, issues concerning the relationship between HMIP and the Ministry, including the level of financial, administrative and operational independence of the Inspectorate from the Ministry.

Further information

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