The Justice Select Committee of the

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is a select committee of the

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which scrutinizes the policy, administration, and spending of the

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. In addition, the committee examines the work of the Law Officers of the Crown, the Serious Fraud Office, and the

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. The committee also reviews draft Sentencing Guidelines issued by the

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. The committee scrutinises the work of the

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, Solicitor General and the

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among others.

Membership

In the 58th Parliament, the committee has the following members:

Changes since 2019

2017–2019 Parliament

The chair was elected on 12 July 2017, with the members of the committee being announced on 11 September 2017.

Changes 2017–2019

2015–2017 Parliament

The chair was elected on 18 June 2015, with members being announced on 6 July 2015.

Changes 2015–2017

2010–2015 Parliament

The chair was elected on 10 June 2010, with members being announced on 12 July 2010.

Changes 2010–2015

References

External links

Official website

Records for this Committee are held at the Parliamentary Archives
{{UKParliamentCommittees Select Committees of the British House of Commons Parliamentary committees on Justice