Crime, civil law, justice and rights
Crime, civil law, justice and rights news from UK Parliament.
Government statement on domestic violence
Statement from Housing Secretary
13 May 2019
Lords discusses conduct of debate in public life
Members debate social divisions
10 May 2019
Lords EU exit regulations: 9 May
Trade sanctions and chemical weapons under spotlight
10 May 2019
Lords debates issues facing disabled people
Members consider potential for improved treatment
10 May 2019
Urgent question on the status of refugees in Sri Lanka
President says he cannot guarantee security of 1600 refugees
09 May 2019
Lords EU exit regulations: 8 May
Agriculture and firearms trade in spotlight
09 May 2019
Programme of work needed to tackle sexual harassment in public places
Women and Equalities Committee publishes Government response to their report on sexual harassment in public places
08 May 2019
Places of worship protected security funding: Government statement
Home Secretary makes statement on places of worship protected security funding.
07 May 2019
UK engagement with the Pacific Alliance explored with officials
The International Relations Committee takes evidence on 8 May at 10.40am
03 May 2019
Detailed plan needed to prevent further rise in pregnancy and maternity discrimination
Women and Equalities Committee publishes submission on pregnancy and maternity discrimination protections
01 May 2019
Forensic science in a state of crisis and must be reformed
Lords Science and Technology Committee publish report on Forensic science and the cirimal justice system
01 May 2019
Lords debates Online Harms White Paper
Members consider government plans for new cyber safety measures
01 May 2019
Has the EU's fish discard ban worked? Lords' Committee questions the fishing industry
The EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee takes evidence from fishing organisations and the British Ports Association on the impact of the EU landing obligation
30 April 2019
Lords debates UK-Switzerland trade agreement
Post-Brexit trade deal in Lords spotlight
30 April 2019
Facebook and Twitter answer questions on online threats to MPs
Joint Committee on Human Rights continues inquiry into Democracy, Privacy, Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Association
29 April 2019