Committee news
Director of Public Prosecutions to take questions from Justice Committee
Stephen Parkinson, Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and Head of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) will take questions from the Justice Committee
29 November 2024
Justice Committee launches new inquiry into rehabilitation and resettlement
The Justice Committee launches its first new inquiry of the Parliament entitled ‘Rehabilitation and resettlement: ending the cycle of reoffending’
26 November 2024
Lady Chief Justice takes questions from Justice Committee
The President of the Courts of England and Wales and Head of the Judiciary of England and Wales, will take questions from the Justice Committee
22 November 2024
Lord Timpson questioned amid extreme pressures across prisons and probation
The new Justice Committee questions Lord Timpson, Minister for Prisons, Probation and Reducing Reoffending at the Ministry of Justice
15 November 2024
Justice Committee membership appointed
The House of Commons has formally appointed the membership of the Justice Committee.
29 October 2024
Andy Slaughter elected as Chair of Justice Committee
Andy Slaughter MP elected as Chair of Justice Committee
11 September 2024
Nominations open for the Justice Committee Chair
Nominations open for the Justice Committee Chair
4 September 2024
General Election 2024 - Select Committees
Following the dissolution of Parliament on 30 May 2024, all select committees have ceased to exist.
30 May 2024
Justice Committee Chair comment on prison capacity
Chair of the Justice Committee, Sir Bob Neill KC responds
22 May 2024
Justice Committee to examine possible solutions to probate delays
Justice Committee to examine possible solutions to probate delays
29 April 2024
Justice Committee to explore the work of the President of the Family Division
Justice Committee hears from the Rt Hon Sir Andrew McFarlane
25 April 2024
Justice Committee to hear from legal experts on the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill
Justice Committee to hear from legal experts on the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill
12 April 2024
Justice Committee calls for official representation for the Crown Dependencies in UK’s international trade negotiations
Justice Committee publishes report on the constitutional relationship with the Crown Dependencies
28 March 2024
Justice Committee sets out recommendations on the regulation of the legal professions to Lord Chancellor
Sir Bob Neill KC has written to the Lord Chancellor
22 March 2024
Justice Committee hears evidence from MoJ Minister Mike Freer as part of its Coroner Service inquiry
Justice Committee examines the Department’s priorities for the Coroner Service of England and Wales
18 March 2024
Justice Committee to hear from charities amid financial fears over Probate delays
The Justice Committee will take evidence from charities on the financial impact of probate delays during the first session of its new Probate inquiry
11 March 2024
MoJ and Sentencing Council respond to Justice Committee’s call for a new national debate on sentencing
Justice Committee welcomes MoJ’s acknowledgement that public opinion plays a ‘pivotal role’ in shaping sentencing policy
18 January 2024
Report publication: Appointment of HM Chief Inspector of Probation
Report publication: Appointment of HM Chief Inspector of Probation
13 December 2023
MoJ reforms on IPPs, parole and the Independent Public Advocate welcome, but IPP changes do not go far enough, Justice Committee warns
Justice Committee Chair Sir Bob Neill has tabled an amendment
1 December 2023
MoJ investigating Official Injury Claim Service case backlog amid Justice Committee concerns
Government responds to Justice Committee report on Whiplash Reform and the Official Injury Claim service
29 November 2023