Speeches by Munt.

“The Criminal Cases Review Commission thinks that this might open the door to more than 25,000 former applicants who could ask for their cases to be reconsidered. How would you answer that concern?”

“What concerns do you have about the current composition and the terms of appointment? You have covered some of that already, but can you be explicit about that, please?”

“Thank you very much indeed.”

“In our recent report on the leadership of the CCRC, we recommended that the terms of appointment for commissioners should be reviewed to enable them to have more of a contribution to the day-to-day running of the organisation. You are seeking views on the law governing the composition and terms of appointment of commis…”

“Regarding the accountability of the CCRC, you have suggested that it should be subject to an independent inspectorate. HMCPSI has been tasked with inspecting its casework. Is that what you envisaged, or is it something different?”

“Good afternoon. My name is Tessa Munt. I am the Member of Parliament for Wells and Mendip Hills in Somerset. My interests are as declared on the register, but I would just point out that I am vice-chair and director of WhistleblowersUK, which is a not-for-profit organisation.”

“What are the problems with the current test, and what are your proposals regarding its reform, please?”

“Professor Lewis, in the consultation on criminal appeals, you made a provisional proposal of changing the “real possibility test”.”

“What is the average length of time between your agreeing that a piece of work will be done and the issuance of the final report?”

“Do you get to the point where someone says, “We’re not doing that”? Do you get a no to some things?”

“Our observation was also that they were working at distance most often.”

“So since its inception, 70% are implemented.”

“Your latest annual report says that 27 projects are waiting for a response from Government and that 20 have been accepted in whole or in part and are awaiting implementation. Your predecessor discussed the backlog of projects waiting on a Government decision with our predecessor Committee. Has any work been done with t…”

“Some of my constituents have had valuable property stolen from their homes during viewings, and have come to discover that the so-called potential buyers or tenants were not who they purported to be. Estate agents usually check the financial readiness and capacity of potential buyers and tenants, but can we have a deba…”

“I welcome this statement. I have always been opposed to diverting taxpayers’ money to police and crime commissioners and their offices, and away from officers who can fight rural crime in our area. I have a couple of concerns. First, what will happen if a police force area like mine is split between two mayors? Secondl…”

“It is absolutely apparent from looking at the Public Office (Accountability) Bill, which is known as the Hillsborough law, that it will create enormous pressure on any number of bodies, particularly the employment tribunal, which I understand has tens of thousands of cases waiting. I could list any number of others, bu…”

“Thank you. My next question is one about the magistracy and including magistrates in the Crown court bench division. One might suggest that the magistracy does not always reflect the age and the socioeconomic diversity that one would seek. Is it realistic to expect a huge improvement in the diversity of the magistracy …”

“Thank you.”

“Good afternoon, Sir Brian. My name is Tessa Munt. I am the Member for Wells and Mendip Hills. My interests are also on the register, but I will point out two things: one is that I am not a lawyer and the second is that I am a vice-chair of WhistleblowersUK, which is a non-profit organisation.”

“I have loads of questions that I wanted to ask you, but I will ask the Chair to submit them to you in writing so that you have the luxury of looking at them.”