Crime, civil law, justice and rights
Crime, civil law, justice and rights news from UK Parliament.
Bereavement benefits inquiry launched
Work and Pensions Committee launches inquiry into bereavement benefits and impact of funeral costs
01 December 2015
Lord Chancellor gives annual evidence to Constitution committee
Constitution Committee takes evidence on Wednesday 2 December at 10.30am
30 November 2015
Draft Investigatory Powers Bill call for evidence published
Joint Committee on the Draft Investigatory Powers Bill publishes its call for evidence
30 November 2015
Government and law enforcement agencies give evidence to Committee
Draft Investigatory Powers Bill Joint Committee takes evidence on Monday 30 November
27 November 2015
Impact of funding reductions on fire and rescue services explored
Public Accounts Committee takes evidence from fire services and Department for Communities and Local Government
25 November 2015
Open data and other issues explored with Ministers
Science and Technology takes evidence on open data and revisits previous sessions with ministers
25 November 2015
Draft Investigatory Powers Bill to be considered by joint committee
The Committee will conduct pre-legislative scrutiny on the bill
25 November 2015
Accessibility in the built environment examined by Committee
Equality Act 2010 and Disability Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 24 November
24 November 2015
Equalities and Human Rights Commission questioned on strategic plan
Women and Equalities Committee holds a one-off session with EHRC on its funding and strategic plan
24 November 2015
How are schools and hospitals affected by the Equality Act?
Equality Act 2010 and Disability Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 17 November at 3.20pm
17 November 2015
Courts and tribunals fees and charges: employment tribunals fees
Justice Committee holds further session focusing on employment tribunals fees
17 November 2015
Committee hears evidence from the FCO and International Criminal Court
Sexual Violence in Conflict Committee takes evidence at 4.45pm Tuesday 17 November
16 November 2015
Bethnal Green Academy, Inspire and Cage questioned on countering extremism
Home Affairs Committee holds evidence session looking at countering extremism
13 November 2015
Opportunities and risks of big data examined
Science and Technology Committee takes evidence on big data and role of Information Commissioner
12 November 2015
Human Rights Act repeal inquiry hears from Scottish Government minister
EU Justice Sub-Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 17 November at 11.00am
12 November 2015