Committee news
MPs scrutinise review of Human Rights Act
The session will explore recommendations and the extent to which they are reflected in the Government’s proposals.
28 January 2022
Chair thanks respondents as IPP sentences inquiry receives hundreds of submissions from serving prisoners
Justice Committee Chair thanks respondents
21 January 2022
Attorney General questioned on key issues within her remit
Justice Committee examines key issues within her remit and matters arising from committee inquiries
20 January 2022
Justice Committee examines calls to increase criminal legal aid funding
Justice Committee hears from Sir Christopher Bellamy QC
14 January 2022
Committee examines open justice and transparency in family court system
The Justice Committee will convene two evidence sessions focussing on family courts, transparency and court reporting
10 January 2022
Justice Committee examines open justice and transparency in family court system
The evidence sessions focus on family courts, transparency and court reporting
7 January 2022
Kit Malthouse and Parole Board leadership questioned in IPP sentences inquiry
Justice Committee hears from the Minister responsible for probation and public protection on how the sentence can be reformed
10 December 2021
Former Home Secretary Lord Blunkett questioned by MPs on IPP sentences
Committee to hear from Lord Blunkett as part of their ongoing inquiry into IPP sentences
6 December 2021
Former Home Secretary Lord Blunkett questioned by MPs on IPP sentences
MPs on the Justice Committee hear from Lord Blunkett as part of their ongoing inquiry into IPP sentences.
3 December 2021
End of Rainsbrook STC contract welcomed
The Government has announced that the contract with provider MTC to manage Rainsbrook Secure Training Centre has been ended early
3 December 2021
New Inquiry: Fraud and the Justice System
The Justice Committee has launched a new inquiry to investigate the criminal justice system’s approach to combatting fraud.
3 December 2021
Dominic Raab to face Justice Committee for first time as Lord Chancellor
Justice Secretary and Lord Chancellor Dominic Raab to make his first appearance before MPs on the Justice Committee
25 November 2021
Victoria Atkins questioned on failings at Oakhill and Rainsbrook STCs
Committee to take evidence from Prisons Minister Victoria Atkins in a one-off session focussing on failings at Oakhill and Rainsbrook Secure Training Centres
22 November 2021
MPs examining IPP sentences take evidence on prisoner experience
Justice Committee explores the experiences of prisoners serving the sentences and their mental health
19 November 2021
Government response to the Future of Legal Aid published
Justice Committee publishes Government Response and letter
16 November 2021
Lord Chief Justice questioned on Annual Report and courts backlog
Justice Committee hears from The Rt Hon The Lord Burnett of Maldon, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales
12 November 2021
Committee examines the future of court reporting in changing media landscape
On Tuesday 9 November the Justice Committee continues its inquiry into open justice
8 November 2021
Dates announced for evidence sessions with Lord Chancellor and Lord Chief Justice
Justice Committee announces dates of future evidence sessions
5 November 2021
Justice Minister Victoria Atkins questioned on women in prison
Justice Committee takes evidence from Prisons Minister and senior civil servants in final session of its inquiry into Women in Prison
1 November 2021
MPs to debate recommended reforms to the Coroner Service
Committee’s report on the Coroner Service to be debated by MPs in a Westminster Hall debate
25 October 2021