Martin Partington: Spotlight on the Justice System

Although the future of the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council has for some months appeared to be doomed, the wisdom of this decision – given the trivial amount of public expenditure that will be saved – is still being called into question. The latest body to get involved is the House of Commons  Public Administration Select Committee (PASC) which has decided to undertake an inquiry into the Government’s plans for future oversight of the administrative justice system.

It will not be a long inquiry – just one day of oral evidence from both the Ministry of Justice and from the Council – plus consideration of any written evidence that may be submitted. Anyone interested in contributing to this last ditch endeavour needs to be quick; evidence must be with the Committee by 11 November 2011.

Further details are at http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/public-administration-select-committee/news/administrative-justice-inquiry/