CIAO DATE: 02/06

Backgrounder: Parliamentary Committees on Defence and Security

Abstract

Committees on defence and security are specialised bodies of parliament that give advice and make recommendations to the plenary concerning laws or decisions pertaining to national defence and the security of citizens.

There are two main types of committees. Some are ad hoc, appointed with a specific and narrow mandate, such as to deal with a particular bill or issue. Others are permanent committees that advise on their specialised field during an entire legislative period. Permanent committees provide for greater continuity and facilitate the development of members’ expertise.

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