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Mandate the CCRC Chair demonstrate criminal justice expertise and commitment to upholding CCRC independence.
Conclusion
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
A response document is linked to this report, dated 29 July 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.
Source
Committee
Justice Committee
Report
3rd Report - Leadership of the Criminal Cases Review Commission
23 May 2025
HC 749
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Recommendation age
1.3 yr
Report published
23 May 2025