Inquiry
Inquiries allow committees to consider oral and written evidence on a particular topic. They usually result in the publication of a report.
Non-inquiry work
Regular evidence sessions
Some committees take evidence from certain officeholders or organisations on a regular basis outside the structure of an inquiry.
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.
Latest 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
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