Criminal Law Revision Committee

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The Criminal Law Revision Committee of England & Wales is a standing committee of learned legal experts that may be called upon by the Home Secretary to advise on legal issues and to report back recommendations for reform.

[edit] Influence

The first committee was set up by Lord Butler in 1959 and since that time it has published reports on numerous contentious legal issues. Although not all of the Committee's reports have been adopted by Parliament, many have had a great influence on UK legislation, such as the Theft Act 1968.

[edit] See also

• Law reform