Crime, civil law, justice and rights
Crime, civil law, justice and rights news from UK Parliament.
MPs debate broadband universal service obligation
On Thursday 15 December MPs took part in a general debate in the Commons Chamber
08 December 2016
Muslim organisations and academics discuss Islamophobia
Home Affairs Committee questions Tell MAMA, Muslim Council of Britain and academics on Islamophobia
08 December 2016
Disability and the built environment: increasing supply of accessible homes
Women and Equalities Committee hears from the Department for Communities and Local Government
07 December 2016
EU policing and security issues examined
Home Affairs Committee questions academics and law enforcement organisations on EU policing and security issues
06 December 2016
Prison reform: the greatest overhaul of prisons in a generation?
Justice Committee hears on the recently published Prison Safety and Reform Plan
30 November 2016
New law needed to protect children from sexual harassment and violence
Women and Equalities Committee says Government must do more to ensure schools are protecting children
29 November 2016
Tackling inequalities faced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities
Women and Equalities Committee launches new inquiry on the effectiveness of Government policy
28 November 2016
How can the internet be made a safer place for children?
Communications Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 29 November at 3.30pm
25 November 2016
Academics and legal experts discuss civil justice cooperation post Brexit
EU Justice Sub-Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 6 December at 10:45am and 11:30am
25 November 2016
MPs debate UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
On 8 December MPs debated the elimination of violence against women
24 November 2016
Backbench Business Committee weekly meeting 22 November 2016
MPs bid for debates on Ivory Trade and UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
22 November 2016
Lord Chief Justice's report 2016 examined
Justice Committee questions Rt Hon Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd, Lord Chief Justice
22 November 2016
Transgender equality motion scheduled for debate
MPs debated and approved motion on December 1 2016
18 November 2016
MPs debate motion on reducing health inequality
On 24 November MPs debated health inequality in the House of Commons
18 November 2016
More transparency needed from HM Treasury on equality analysis
Women and Equalities Committee report finds Treasury must fulfil obligations to assess equalities impacts
18 November 2016