The following witnesses gave evidence. Transcripts can be viewed on the inquiry publications page of the Committee’s website.
Callyane Desroches, Strategy and Insight Manager, Crest Advisory; Thomas Pope, Senior Economist, The Institute for GovernmentQ1–41
Beverley Higgs JP, Chair, Magistrates Association; Richard Miller, Head of Justice, The Law Society; Derek Sweeting QC, Chair, The Bar CouncilQ42–121
Dr Hannah Quirk, Reader in Criminal Law, Kings College London; Dr Natalie Byrom, Director of Research and Learning, The Legal Education FoundationQ122–167
Dr Vicky Kemp, Principal Research Fellow, University of Nottingham; Dr Mavis Maclean CBE, Senior Research Fellow, University of Oxford; Dr Jo Wilding, ESRC Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of BrightonQ168–211
Daniel Bonich, Chair, Criminal Law Solicitors Association; James Mulholland QC, Chair, Criminal Bar Association; Hollie Collinge, Solicitor Advocate; Emma Fenn BarristerQ212–267
Jane Russell, Committee Member, Employment Law Bar Association; Simon Mullings, Co-Chair, Housing Law Practitioners AssociationQ268–312
Mr Chris Minnoch, Chief Executive Officer, Legal Aid Practitioners Group; Ian Townley, Director and Head of Costs, Broudie Jackson CanterQ313–332
Dame Vera Baird DBE QC, Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales; Penelope Gibbs, Director, Transform Justice; Jodie Blackstock, Legal Director, JUSTICEQ333–357
Nimrod Ben-Cnaan, Head of Policy and Profile, Law Centres Network; Jo Underwood, Head of Strategic Litigation, ShelterQ358–374
David Lloyd, PCC for Hertfordshire and Criminal Justice System Lead, Association of Police and Crime Commissioners; DCC Tony Blaker, Digital First Lead, Criminal Justice Committee,, National Police Chiefs’ CouncilQ375–387
Phil Copple, Director General of Prisons, HM Prison and Probation Service; Rebecca Lawrence, Chief Executive Officer, Crown Prosecution ServiceQ388–409
Tony Cooper, Chief Operating Officer, ACAS; Jacky Tiotto, Chief Executive Officer, Cafcass; Laura Bee, Industrial Officer and Group Secretary for the Justice Sector Group, Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS)Q410–442
The Lord Wolfson of Tredegar QC, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Justice; Kevin Sadler, Acting Chief Executive, HM Courts and Tribunals Service; Jane Harbottle, Chief Executive, Legal Aid Agency; Jelena Lentzos, Deputy Director, Legal Aid Policy, Ministry of JusticeQ443–540
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