Seduti ta’ smigħ
Kumitat jista’ jorganizza seduta ta’ smigħ ma’ esperti fejn dan jitqies essenzjali għall-ħidma tiegħu fuq suġġett partikolari. Is-seduti ta’ smigħ jistgħu jsiru wkoll b’mod konġunt minn żewġ kumitati jew aktar. Il-parti l-kbira tal-kumitati jorganizzaw seduti ta’ smigħ regolari, billi dawn jippermettulhom li jisimgħu l-esperti u jagħmlu diskussjonijiet dwar kwistjonijiet ewlenin. F’din il-paġna ssib l-informazzjoni kollha disponibbli rigward is-seduti ta’ smigħ tal-kumitati, inklużi l-programmi u l-kontributi mill-kelliema.
The hearing, organised in the context of the JURI Committee’s work linked to the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, aimed to provide a platform for representatives of organisations of persons with disabilities and older adults, practitioners, policymakers, and notaries, to provide insights on recent developments and challenges in the area of legal capacity and supported decision-making across Member States.
On 24 February 2026, the Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI) and the Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI) held a joint public hearing on the immunity of United Nations (UN) and International Criminal Court (ICC) officials. The hearing examined the legal frameworks underpinning the privileges and immunities of international officials, in light of recent US sanctions on UN and ICC personnel.
On 4 November 2025, the Committee on Legal Affairs held a public hearing on improving gender diversity in the IP sector.
On 4 November 2025, the Committee on Legal Affairs held a public hearing on the 'European Cross-Border Association: Legal Foundations and Civil Society Impact'.
Three European Parliament committees, IMCO, JURI and PETI, held a public hearing on the European Citizens’ Initiative “Stop Destroying Videogames.” The hearing follows the initiative’s submission on 26 January 2026 and gave its organisers the chance to present their proposal. Members of Parliament questioned the European Commission about actions it may take in response.
On 13 May 2025, the Committee on Legal Affairs held a public hearing on Reporting obligations.
On 18 March 2025, JURI and EMPL Members held a public hearing on the protection and promotion of the rights of children placed in alternative care
On 30 January 2025, the Committee on Legal Affairs held a public hearing on the Commission proposal for a Directive on adapting non-contractual civil liability rules to artificial intelligence (AILD - 2022/303(COD)).
On 29 January 2025, the Committee on Legal Affairs will hold a public hearing on Harmonising certain aspects of insolvency law.