The Joint Committee on Human Rights took evidence from former high-profile legal professionals and parliamentary staff on the relationship between the judiciary, executive and Parliament.
In particular it examined the operation of the HRA and whether there is any evidence that would justify reform.
Witnesses
At 3pm
Panel 1
- Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury, One Essex Court, Former President of the Supreme Court
- Dominic Grieve QC, Temple Garden Chambers, Former Attorney General
Panel 2
- Eve Samson, Clerk of the Journals, House of Commons
- Saira Salimi, Speaker’s Counsel
Call for evidence
The Government have set up an independent panel to review the operation of the Human Rights Act.
The Joint Committee on Human Rights is now seeking views to help inform its response to the independent review and its outcome.
