Crime, civil law, justice and rights
Crime, civil law, justice and rights news from UK Parliament.
Did social media promote misinformation during the summer 2024 riots?
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee will hold the first public evidence session of its inquiry into social media, misinformation and harmful algorithms.The inquiry follows riots in summer 2024, which are believed to have been driven in part by false claims spread on social media relating to an attack in Southport.
17 January 2025
JCNSS Chair: ransomware consultation “important step forward”
The Chair of the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy (JCNSS) has responded to news that the Government is consulting on proposals to reduce the risk of ransomware.
15 January 2025
New inquiry into Daesh crimes - Has the UK met its human rights obligations?
The new inquiry will examine what obligations the UK Government has under human rights law to respond to international crimes
13 January 2025
Justice Committee to question the Attorney General and Solicitor General
The Justice Committee will question the Rt Hon Lord Hermer KC and Lucy Rigby MP during an evidence session
10 January 2025
Alexis Jay to be questioned on child sexual abuse report
The Home Affairs Committee will question Chair of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, Professor Alexis Jay
10 January 2025
Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill debated in the Lords
Members discuss 'Martyn's Law' to reduce risk and increase preparedness in public venues. Catch up
08 January 2025
MPs to hold a debate on the impact of conflict on women and girls
On Thursday 9 January in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on the impact of conflict on women and girls:
02 January 2025
MPs to hold a debate on pay gaps in the workplace
On Tuesday 7 January in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on pay gaps in the workplace.
02 January 2025
Justice Committee launches new inquiry into tackling drugs in prisons
The inquiry will look into the supply of drugs into prisons, the involvement of organised criminal gangs in the distribution and trafficking of drugs in prisons, and more
17 December 2024
Matt Western elected Chair of JCNSS
Matt Western has been elected Chair of the Joint Committee on National Security Strategy (JCNSS).
17 December 2024
Justice Committee to question Lord Chancellor on the state of the justice system amid extreme pressures on prisons and courts
MPs will scrutinise the work of the Justice Secretary on the Government’s first six months in office in relation to prison capacity and the criminal courts
16 December 2024
Four short debates in the Lords
Care for patients with allergies, the Imprisonment for Public Protection prison population, supply and quality of homes, and humanitarian assistance for the people of Ukraine on the Lords agenda. Catch up
13 December 2024
Lords debates support for domestic abuse victims
Eliminating domestic abuse is on the agenda in Lords debates. Catch up
13 December 2024
Human Rights Committee launches inquiry into Northern Ireland Troubles Act remedial order
The Act was introduced to address the legacy of the Troubles and promote reconciliation, however its compatibility with the ECHR was challenged in legal proceedings
12 December 2024
Chair comment: Justice Committee Chair Andy Slaughter MP responds to Government’s written statement on prison capacity
Justice Committee Chair Andy Slaughter MP comments on the Justice Secretary’s written statement on the 10-year Prison Capacity Strategy and Annual Statement
12 December 2024