Crime, civil law, justice and rights
Crime, civil law, justice and rights news from UK Parliament.
Government misses clear opportunity to bring Gender Recognition Act into the modern day
The Women and Equalities Committee publishes the Government's response to its report on the Reform of the Gender Recognition Act
24 March 2022
CQC and NHS questioned on protecting human rights in care settings
Joint Committee on Human Rights examines protecting human rights in care settings
21 March 2022
Lords debates private members’ bills at second reading
Members debate seizure of cultural objects, support for those with Down Syndrome, compulsory motor insurance and animal welfare penalties notices. Catch up
21 March 2022
Minister questioned on Government’s fraud strategy
Justice Committee also questions representatives of UK Finance, Tech UK and the Telecommunications UK Fraud Forum
18 March 2022
Government’s approach to personal health data sharing examined
Science and Technology Committee explores the right to privacy: digital data
18 March 2022
Lords International Women's Day debate
Members discuss the UK's role in furthering gender equality. Catch up
18 March 2022
Register now for adoption roundtable event
Committee to hold an event to hear from mothers whose babies were taken away for adoption in the 1950s, 60s and early 70s
17 March 2022
Government responds to Joint Committee’s recommended improvements to Online Safety Bill
Online Safety Bill and Government Response to draft Online Safety Bill's report published.
17 March 2022
Treasury Committee Chair comments on Online Safety Bill
Rt. Hon. Mel Stride MP comments on news that the Government will introduce its Online Safety Bill to Parliament
17 March 2022
Committee hears from mothers and adopted people in historic adoption inquiry
Joint Committee on Human Rights examines whether adoption processes respected the human rights of the mothers and children
16 March 2022
Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Bill completes passage through Parliament
Bill completes all stages and becomes law. Catch up
15 March 2022
National Insurance Contributions Bill completes passage through parliament
Bill completes all stages and receives Royal Assent. Catch up
15 March 2022
Ministers questioned over Home Office response to Ukraine refugee crisis
Home Affairs Committee questions immigration minister Kevin Foster and refugee minister Richard Harrington
14 March 2022
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on gender specific religious persecution
MPs to hold a general debate on gender specific religious persecution
14 March 2022
Work and Pensions Committee Chair Stephen Timms welcomes Government announcement on Online Safety Bill and paid-for adverts
Stephen Timms welcomes the Government's announcement that the forthcoming Online Safety Bill is to impose a new legal duty on social media platforms and search engines to crackdown on scam adverts
09 March 2022