Introduction:
The Crime, Justice, Citizenship and Equalities policy commission is concerned with the development of Labour policy and thinking in relation to a number of vital areas.
These include tackling crime and antisocial behavior, creating a culture of respect, renewing the criminal justice system, building safer neighborhoods, policing, tackling terrorism, asylum and immigration, equalities, constitutional reform, increasing political participation and encouraging volunteering.
The policy commission has two main roles. As part of the policy development process, the commission engages with local Labour parties, Labour’s affiliates and local communities in producing consultation and policy documents. The other main role is to discuss current issues, submissions from the public, the work of government and to give feed back to party members and affiliates.
Membership:
Member of the Policy commission are drawn from the National Executive of the Labour Party, Labour’s National Policy Forum and Government.
Co-convenors
Jacqui Smith MP
Diana Holland (NEC)
Government members
Harriet Harman MP
Jack Straw MP
Liam Byrne MP
NEC members
Ann Black
Joe Mann
Keith Vaz MP
National Policy Forum members
Maggie Cosin
Georgina Hirsch
Dave Roberts
Bill Thomas
Alon Or-Bach
Jane Thomas
Margaret Moran MP
Dawn Butler MP