Source · Select Committees · Justice Committee
Recommendation 22
22
Not Addressed
CCRC leadership underestimates risks and impact of operating without full commissioner quota.
Conclusion
Karen Kneller told us that the “validity of the work of the CCRC or any decision taken is not impacted by commissioner numbers”. We question this assertion. Operating without a full quota of commissioners, in other words ‘short-staffed’, must place pressure on those in position, thereby increasing organisational risk. This is further evidence that the CCRC leadership does not appear to us to be treating this issue with the seriousness it warrants. (Conclusion, Paragraph 77)
Government Response Summary
The government's response acknowledges general concerns about commissioner recruitment and fees, but does not directly address the committee's specific questioning of the CCRC CEO's assertion or the critique of leadership's seriousness regarding organisational risk due to short-staffing.
Government Response
Not Addressed
HM Government
Not Addressed
The report concludes that the amount of time taken to recruit Commissioners, and agree fee levels, is concerning. As noted in paragraph 18, the public appointment process to recruit Commissioners requires consultation at several stages. Similarly, setting fee levels is something that must be done in full collaboration with the CCRC and its Chair, and based on a clear and evidenced value for money case. However, we appreciate the impact carrying Commissioner vacancies has on the efficiency of the CCRC and we hope to finalise the appointments of the next cohort of Commissioners as quickly as possible.