3rd Report - Leadership of the Criminal Cases Review Commission
Select Committee
Justice Committee
HC 749
23 May 2025
Government Response (AI assessment · 42 of 42 classified)
Accepted
10
Acknowledged
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Deferred
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Rejected
2
Recommendations
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Conclusions (2) Observations and findings — click to expand
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Conclusion
Accepted in Part
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 Summary
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 blend of skills and will consider the interim Chair's views on essential qualities.
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Conclusion
Accepted in Part
The forthcoming review should include an assessment of the sufficiency of the Commission’s current level of funding and what resource increases it might need in future years. (Recommendation, Paragraph 71)
Government Response Summary
The government states the interim Chair's review will evaluate the CCRC's value for money within its existing funding envelope, focusing on maximising current resources, and future resource requests will be considered.