Cross-cutting scrutiny in other legislatures

Synopsis: This briefing paper has been prepared following a request from the Assembly & Executive Committee (AERC). The committee asked for comparative research on the arrangements for cross-cutting scrutiny in other applicable legislatures. The research looked at arrangements in the following legislatures: House of Lords; House of Commons; Scottish Parliament; Houses of the Oireachtas; and Senedd

Date: 11 June 2025