1. To test the current validity of Recommendation 7.19 of the Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel report on the Prison Board of Visitors (S.R.7/2009), requiring the Minister for Home Affairs to open the constitution of the Prison Board of Visitors to independent members of the public.
2. To obtain evidence from the public and other stakeholders.
3. To hold public hearings with the Minister for Home Affairs and any others individuals or organisational representatives considered necessary.
4. To report to the States Assembly with the Panel’s findings and any recommendations arising from the evidence.