HC 1123 - The Work of the Committee in the 2010-2015 Parliament
Author | : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Justice Committee |
Publisher | : The Stationery Office |
Total Pages | : 4 |
Release | : 2015 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780215084323 |
ISBN-13 | : 0215084322 |
Rating | : 4/5 (23 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: The Committee's report describes the main strands of work which it has undertaken in relation to each of the "core tasks" for select committees which have been set out by the Liaison Committee. These include examination of departmental strategy, policy and expenditure, pre- and post-legislative scrutiny, pre-appointment scrutiny, scrutiny of EU matters, and increasing public engagement. The report also covers other aspects of the Committee's work, such as its statutory role as a consultee on sentencing guidelines, and as the House of Commons main interlocutor with the judiciary. The report describes the profound impact the work of the Committee has had on improving the UK's relationship with the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands. In the report the Committee stresses the importance of following up on recommendations to maintain pressure for their effective implementation. The Committee also emphasises how important it is for its work that interested parties - representative bodies, experts, and individuals with direct experience - provide formal and informal evidence to it.