Crime, civil law, justice and rights
Crime, civil law, justice and rights news from UK Parliament.
Sir Lenny Henry discusses diversity in the entertainment industry
Communications Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 11 June at 3.00pm
11 June 2019
Justice Minister questioned as part of Rights after Brexit inquiry
EU Justice Sub-Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 11June at 10.45am
11 June 2019
NDAs: Government must end cover-up culture over discrimination and harassment cases
Women and Equalities Committee publishes report on the use of non-disclosure agreements in discrimination cases
11 June 2019
Minister of State gives evidence on Transforming Rehabilitation
The Justice Committee takes evidence from Robert Buckland QC MP, Minister of State, Ministry of Justice
10 June 2019
Committee reports on Courts and Tribunals (Online Procedure) Bill
Constitution Committee publishes report on the Courts and Tribunals (Online Procedure) Bill
07 June 2019
Lords debates domestic violence and abuse
Peers discuss support to victims for domestic violence
07 June 2019
Minister questioned on sustainable fishing efforts
Committee takes evidence from Robert Goodwill MP on sustainable fishing laws
05 June 2019
National Cyber Security Strategy needs long-term plan
Government has not made sufficient progress on developing long-term objectives for the National Security Strategy, says Public Accounts Committee
05 June 2019
Equality and Human Rights Commission questioned on their role
Women and Equalities Committee examines regulator's enforcement powers, the role of other bodies, the cost of legal aid and courts
04 June 2019
Detention of children and adults with learning disabilities/autism examined
JCHR questions Norman Lamb MP and Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP on the detention of children and adults with learning disabilities/autism
03 June 2019
Lords debates parliamentary freedom of speech
Peers discuss obligation to uphold court orders
24 May 2019
Government responds to Lords Committee report on the Bribery Act 2010
Select Committee on the Bribery Act 2010 receives Government response
23 May 2019
‘It's time to act' over ‘appalling abuse' of vulnerable adults
JCHR Chair writes to Health Secretary regarding abuse towards vulnerable adults at a hospital in County Durham
23 May 2019
Pacific Alliance discussion with Latin American ambassadors
The House of Lords International Relations Committee will hold a roundtable event with ambassadors from Chile, Colombia, Peru and the Mexican chargé d'affaires on Wednesday 22 May, to discuss the Pacific Alliance
22 May 2019
Lords debates Transport Act 1985 regulations
Members consider judicial review of community transport
21 May 2019