My appointment as Co-Chair of Lib Dem Backbench Committee on Home Affairs, Justice and Equalities.

Yesterday I was named the Co-Chair of the new Liberal Democrat Backbench Committee on Home Affairs, Justice and Equalities.

The Backbench Committee will scrutinise the coalition government’s policies and help develop a distinct and powerful Liberal Democrat voice on Home Affairs, Justice and Equalities issues.

I am pleased to be able to continue my work on Home Affairs issues for the Liberal Democrats. I hope that the Backbench Committees will ensure the continued development of strong and distinctive Liberal Democrat policies that reflect our party’s values.

I have served as the Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesman since 2008 and have also been a member of the Home Affairs Select Committee.

I will Co-Chair the committee alongside Baroness Hamwee and Lord Thomas of Gresford OBE QC.