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Justice Committee
The Justice Committee examines the policies and spending of the Ministry of Justice (and associated public bodies). This includes courts, legal aid, prisons, probation and the rule of law. It also advises on sentencing guidelines. It cannot consider individual cases. Follow us on social media: Bluesky | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Reddit | X | YouTube Sign up to the weekly cross-committee newsletter, ‘Committee Corridor .
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Who is on it
| Member | Party | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Catherine Atkinson | Labour | Chair |
| Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst | Conservative | Member |
| Janet Daby | Labour | Member |
| Matt Bishop | Labour | Member |
| Pam Cox | Labour | Member |
| Sarah Russell | Labour | Member |
| Sir Ashley Fox | Conservative | Member |
| Tessa Munt | Liberal Democrat | Member |
| Tony Vaughan KC | Labour | Member |
| Vikki Slade | Liberal Democrat | Member |
| Warinder Juss | Labour | Member |
Latest reports
12th Report - Criminal Cases Review Commission · 25 Mar 2015
13th Report - Women offenders: follow-up · 24 Mar 2015
9th Report - Prisons: planning and policies · 18 Mar 2015
Source: Committees API · Updated 4 Oct 2026