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28 April 2026 - Work of the Ministry of Justice - Oral evidence

Committee Justice Committee
Inquiry Work of the Ministry of Justice

Tuesday 28 April 2026

Start times: 2:00pm (private) 2:30pm (public)


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MoJ permanent secretary to give evidence to MPs

Ministry of Justice Permanent Secretary Dr Jo Farrar will give evidence to the Justice Committee for the first time during an evidence session scrutinising the work of the department.

Meeting details

At 2:30pm: Oral evidence
Work Work of the Ministry of Justice (Regular evidence sessions)
Permanent Secretary at Ministry of Justice
Chief Executive and Director General at HM Courts and Tribunals Service
Director of Financial Management, Control, Risk & Governance at Ministry of Justice
Chief Executive and Director General at HM Prison and Probation Service

MPs on the cross-party committee, chaired by Labour MP Andy Slaughter, will also question senior officials from HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS), HM Prison and Probation Service and the MoJ.

Dr Farrar, who heads the department and the management of its budget, has been in post since 2025. The session will consider the MoJ’s performance, reform of the Criminal Courts and the HMCTS digital Reform Programme.

Discussion will also focus on supply, demand and workforce pressures across prisons and key issues within probation, including staffing, operational capacity and electronic monitoring.

Location

The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House

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