Source · Select Committees · Justice Committee
Recommendation 17
17
Accepted
Require pre-appointment scrutiny for the next permanent CCRC Chair due to recent failings.
Recommendation
We reiterate the importance of our request for pre-appointment scrutiny of the next permanent chair. We believe this is vital given the recent failings of the CCRC and the shortcomings of the previous chair. (Conclusion, Paragraph 54)
Government Response Summary
The government confirms that the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster has agreed to add the CCRC Chair to the list of roles subject to pre-appointment scrutiny.
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
You have reiterated the importance of your request for pre-appointment scrutiny of the next permanent chair. On 2 June, the Lord Chancellor wrote to the Chair of the Justice Committee to confirm that the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster has agreed that the CCRC Chair should be added to the list of roles subject to pre-appointment scrutiny.