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Following a pre-appointment hearing, we've endorsed the appointment of Monisha Shah as Chair of the Legal Services Board. The @LSB_EngandWal is an independent body overseeing the regulation of the legal profession in England and Wales.
We have endorsed the appointment of Monisha Shah as Chair of the Legal Services Board. Justice Committee.

ALT We have endorsed the appointment of Monisha Shah as Chair of the Legal Services Board. Justice Committee.

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@Channel4News9 Jun 2025
Tagging system needs to ‘improve dramatically’, says Labour MP channel4.com/news/tagging-sy…
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The Forward Trust@ForwardTrust10 Jun 2025
The Forward Trust CEO @MikeTrace61 has a new vlog sharing fresh insights from his role at today's @CommonsJustice meeting - 'Rehabilitation and resettlement: ending the cycle of reoffending.' Full recording of the Committee mtg below⬇️ parliamentlive.tv/event/inde… #ForwardTrust
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1/ 🧵 The CCRC was established as a vital check on miscarriages of justice. But under its current Chair, serious concerns have emerged, and the consequences for innocent lives have been devastating.
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Andy Slaughter
@hammersmithandy20 Nov 2024
Yesterday we had the first public evidence session of the Justice Select Committee. It was good to hear from the Minister about his plans for the prison estate. bit.ly/4eF2BZm

Extra prison capacity will likely last until autumn 2025, MPs told

The Justice Committee heard from prisons minister Lord Timpson that the early release scheme had bought 5,500 extra jail spaces.

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sharon g-t@glamvicar5 Feb 2024
For the first time in 2 1/2 years I felt the establishment listened. Thank you @rach_hopkins @edwardtimpson @KieranMullanUK @neill_bob @INQUEST_ORG I hope we can make a difference together #Leo
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INQUEST@INQUEST_ORG6 Feb 2024
Yesterday we brought together a group of bereaved families to give evidence to @CommonsJustice about their experiences of the inquest process. Their powerful words will contribute to the committee's follow up inquiry on The Coroner Service. Learn more ⬇️ inquest.org.uk/investigation
A row of people smartly dressed and smiling, standing in a committee room in Portcullis House. Pictured left to right: Richard Caseby, Neal Davison, Lesley Davison, Alison Orchard, Caroline Sharp, Sharon Grenham-Thompson, Keshia Johnson, [Diane’s partner], Diane Bryan, [Sharon’s partner], Marc Dominic Thompson.

ALT A row of people smartly dressed and smiling, standing in a committee room in Portcullis House. Pictured left to right: Richard Caseby, Neal Davison, Lesley Davison, Alison Orchard, Caroline Sharp, Sharon Grenham-Thompson, Keshia Johnson, [Diane’s partner], Diane Bryan, [Sharon’s partner], Marc Dominic Thompson.

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Sir Bob Neill KC (Hon)@neill_bob2 Feb 2024
I am grateful for the huge privilege to be MP for Bromley & Chislehurst, but there comes a time to put family first. But I shall look for other ways to champion the causes I have fought for in Parliament: the rule of law, stroke care, opera & the arts, Gibraltar & more.
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involve@involveUK25 Oct 2023
The Justice Committee are today calling on Government to seriously engage the public on sentencing policy, suggesting the use of deliberative engagement. It comes after we helped the committee to trial a public dialogue as part of their enquiry. bit.ly/46J3u04 🧵👇
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MPs are now taking part in Estimates Day debates on the spending of: • The Department for Work and Pensions @DWPgovuk • The Ministry of Justice relating to HM Prison and Probation Service @MoJGovUK Watch proceedings on Parliament Live: parliamentlive.tv/event/inde…
Procedural explanation What are Estimates days? The House of Commons sets aside three 'Estimates days' each session on which to consider the Estimates of public spending by government departments. The topic of debate on these days is decided when the Backbench Business Committee makes a recommendation to the Liaison Committee, which in turn makes a recommendation to the House. The topic chosen for debate must relate to a particular Estimate. Because this is a long session, the House has increased the number of days to five.

ALT Procedural explanation What are Estimates days? The House of Commons sets aside three 'Estimates days' each session on which to consider the Estimates of public spending by government departments. The topic of debate on these days is decided when the Backbench Business Committee makes a recommendation to the Liaison Committee, which in turn makes a recommendation to the House. The topic chosen for debate must relate to a particular Estimate. Because this is a long session, the House has increased the number of days to five.

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Estimates Day debates are taking place in the @HouseofCommons, on the spending of @DWPgovuk and @MoJGovUK. The committee proposed these topics to @CommonsLiaison, which were then approved by the House. Watch on Parliament Live 📺 parliamentlive.tv/Event/Inde…
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There's much to admire in the Victims & Prisoners Bill - support for victims, the appointment of an independent public advocate etc. There are, however, areas for improvement, notably the provisions around parole. We must also grasp the nettle on IPP sentences once and for all.
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Janet Daby MP
@JanetDaby27 Apr 2023
IPP sentences have no fixed end date. Those serving IPP sentences are more likely to commit suicide, self-harm, and face mental health problems. It is a mark of shame on our justice system. 🗣 Today, I spoke about suicides and @CommonsJustice’s case for resentencing 👇🏾
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Pleased @CommonsJustice has secured a debate on Thursday on IPP sentences. Our report last year concluded the system is irredeemably flawed and a resentencing exercise should be undertaken. We'll be pushing Govt on this again. It's time to grasp the nettle on this overdue issue.
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Justice Committee
@CommonsJustice3 Feb 2023
(1/2) Next week we will hold the first session for our inquiry into the prison operational workforce. We will question Mark Fairhurst, National Chair @POAUnion and Carl Davies, National Officer @PGA_Prisons 📺 Watch live on Tuesday 7 February at 2.30pm: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Inde…
Why are staff, particularly operational support and prison officers, leaving the prison service? Follow our inquiry

ALT Why are staff, particularly operational support and prison officers, leaving the prison service? Follow our inquiry

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We are launching a new inquiry into the prison operational workforce. We will examine: - why prison officers are leaving the service - the implications of staff turnover - measures to recruit and retain staff 🔎 Find out more and make a submission: committees.parliament.uk/cal…

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Keith Fraser@keithfraser201722 Sep 2022
Morning Tweeps @neill_bob chair of the Justice Select Committee meets Chair and CEO of at @_YJB . Children impacted on by the justice system and those who may enter it , along with victims were the focus of our conversation. A really positive and necessary meeting.
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If you would like to contribute to our inquiry on behalf of an organisation or make detailed recommendations on how the draft Bill could be improved, you can submit written evidence via the link below. committees.parliament.uk/cal…

Submission - Committees - UK Parliament

Draft Mental Health Bill

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What do the changes proposed in the draft Mental Health Bill mean for you? Fill in our survey to share your views on the changes proposed in the draft Bill. A summary of the responses to this survey will form part of our report. forms.office.com/r/H9LtUtxJn…
Image with white text on a blue background that says 'What do the changes proposed in the draft Mental Health Bill mean for you?' with an image of the draft mental health bill.

ALT Image with white text on a blue background that says 'What do the changes proposed in the draft Mental Health Bill mean for you?' with an image of the draft mental health bill.

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