2024-05-01Other factsPRIMARYThe ISC under Lewis was conducting an ongoing inquiry into Cloud Technologies alongside the Iran inquiry as of May 2024
2024-01-01VotesPRIMARYLewis led ISC scrutiny of the Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024, securing improvements in three key areas including constraints on surveillance powers
2023-07-13Other factsPRIMARYUnder Lewis's chairmanship, the ISC published a major China report in July 2023 warning that China poses an 'existential threat to liberal democratic systems' through targeting of industry and technology
2023-03-21TransactionsPRIMARYThe ISC under Lewis criticized the UK's failure to extend oversight to the Investment Security Unit, calling this a 'serious concern' for parliamentary oversight of sensitive technology investments
2020-07-15Stated positionsPRIMARYSir Julian Lewis served as Chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament from July 2020 until May 2024
2020-07-15Other factsPRIMARYLewis was elected ISC Chairman by defeating Chris Grayling, Boris Johnson's preferred candidate, leading to the withdrawal of the Conservative whip for six months
1985-01-01Other factsPRIMARYLewis served as Director of Policy Research Associates from 1985, campaigning on issues including Educational Indoctrination and Media Bias
1981-01-01Other factsPRIMARYLewis has a doctorate in Strategic Studies from Oxford University, awarded in 1981
1981-01-01Other factsPRIMARYFrom 1981-1985, Lewis was a leader of anti-CND campaigns with The Coalition for Peace Through Security
