Mandate the CCRC Chair demonstrate criminal justice expertise and commitment to upholding CCRC independence.
The Chair should have a background in criminal justice, have recognised experience in that field and, above all, be absolutely dedicated to the CCRC’s purpose of identifying miscarriages of justice and upholding its independence. (Recommendation, Paragraph 48)
Government response. The government agrees the Chair should be dedicated to the CCRC's purpose and independence, and will test these attributes during recruitment. While acknowledging previous person specifications made criminal justice experience desirable, they will seek a suitably qualified candidate with a …
Ministry of Justice