Oral evidenceSelect & Joint CommitteesTuesday, 28 April 202614:00

Justice Committee: Work of the Ministry of Justice

Committee hears from witnesses

The Justice Committee will conduct oral evidence sessions examining the overall work and performance of the Ministry of Justice. This is a routine parliamentary oversight hearing where the committee will scrutinise the department's operations, policy delivery, budget allocation, and departmental priorities across its areas of responsibility including courts, prisons, legal aid, and sentencing.

This is a key accountability mechanism through which Parliament oversees the Justice Ministry's performance on matters affecting millions of people using courts, prisons, and legal services. The hearing allows MPs to examine whether the department is delivering on government objectives and spending public money effectively in the criminal justice system, which is a major concern given rising crime rates, prison overcrowding, and court backlogs.

Crime & Policing Tax & Public Finances MP & Parliament

Committee mentioned:Justice Committee