Committee news
Justice Committee launches new inquiry into probate amid concerns over delays and consumer protection
The Justice Committee has launched a new inquiry into probate, the legal term for sorting out a will, amid concerns over delays in processing applications.
22 November 2023
Justice Committee launches new inquiry into the Coroner Service to examine progress
Justice Committee launches new inquiry into the Coroner Service to examine progress
20 November 2023
Justice Committee to hold evidence sessions on the regulation of the legal professions
Justice Committee to hold evidence sessions on the regulation of the legal professions
14 November 2023
Justice Committee to take evidence from Ministers on the Government’s relationship with the Crown Dependencies
Justice Committee to take evidence from Ministers on the Government’s relationship with the Crown Dependencies
13 November 2023
Justice Committee: Chair comment on King’s Speech
Chair responds to King's speech
7 November 2023
New inquiry: Justice Committee launches new inquiry on the work of the County Court amid capacity and resource concerns
New inquiry: Justice Committee launches new inquiry on the work of the County Court amid capacity and resource concerns
26 October 2023
Public debate on sentencing is “stuck in a dysfunctional and reactive cycle” Justice Committee warns
The Committee calls on Government and Parliament to identify where there may be genuine and sustained gaps between sentencing policy and public opinion
25 October 2023
New inquiry: Justice Committee launches new inquiry examining the use of pre-recorded cross-examination
Committee launches new inquiry examining the use of pre-recorded cross-examination
23 October 2023
MoJ must investigate Official Injury Claim Service case backlog after whiplash reforms, Justice Committee says
There are a “growing number” of unresolved cases in the Official Injury Claim Service portal, the Justice Committee warns
20 September 2023
Justice Committee to examine the future prison population and estate capacity
Justice Committee launches new inquiry into the future prison population
15 September 2023
Committee Corridor podcast: The impact of declining local journalism
How do we hold local Government and public services to account for the decisions that affect our everyday lives without local media? And what does it mean for our understanding of institutions like the courts if we don't engage with coverage?
30 June 2023
Capacity crisis in jails leads to special parliamentary debate
The debate was called for by the cross-party Justice Committee which scrutinises the work of the Ministry of Justice.
30 June 2023
Half of prison officers do not feel safe at work - “shocking” new survey
A large-scale survey of prison staff by the Justice Committee has revealed half of the prison officers in England and Wales do not feel safe at the prisons they work in
23 June 2023
MPs study performance of immigration and asylum tribunals
Justice Committee to investigate the work of tribunals which hear cases about the rights of people to enter or remain in the UK, including after claiming asylum
20 April 2023
Remand prisoners: Committee sees mixed Government response to report
Sir Bob Neill MP, has expressed disappointment that the government has declined to follow its recommendations
31 March 2023
Justice Committee publishes survey on public attitudes towards sentencing
Justice Committee publishes survey
27 March 2023
Justice Committee to study whiplash claims and reform
Justice Committee launches inquiry into whiplash claims and reform
10 February 2023
MPs regret government rejecting review of IPP sentences
Justice Committee publishes responses to IPP sentences report
9 February 2023
Government Response: Open justice: court reporting in the digital age
Government Response: Open justice: court reporting in the digital age
17 January 2023
Prison system failing to support rising numbers of remand prisoners
Justice Committee publishes report on the role of adult custodial remand in the criminal justice system
17 January 2023