Parliamentary committee

A parliamentary committee carries out detailed work that cannot all be conducted in plenary. It examines bills and amendments, holds hearings and contributes to oversight of the Government. Committees may be standing bodies or temporary bodies created for a specific purpose.

The Law Committee hears the minister and examines amendments before the bill reaches a public sitting.

A committee is part of Parliament, not a ministry or an administrative authority.

Prepares parliamentary work

Examines legislation and conducts oversight

May be standing or temporary