Minister 'should no longer pick people to Prison Visiting Committees' 

The report says that a public competition for a position on a PVC should be established with a clear set of criteria and competencies for membership.

A long-standing practice which sees the Justice Minister appoint people to Prison Visiting Committees (PVCs) should be changed to ensure fair competition and transparency, a new report has said.

The review, which is due to be published on Monday has said the (PAS), which handles recruitment to the civil service should be charged with creating a panel of “qualified” people for the minister’s consideration.