Crime, civil law, justice and rights
Crime, civil law, justice and rights news from UK Parliament.
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
Upgrading emergency service communication examined
Public Accounts Committee takes evidence on the high-risk programme to update emergency services communication
16 November 2016
Consequences of hate crime examined
Home Affairs Committee questions researchers and community organisations on the consequences of hate crime
15 November 2016
Sir Julian King gives evidence to Committee on Security Union
EU Home Affairs Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 15 November at 11:00am
15 November 2016
How do schools and governing bodies address homophobia in sport?
Culture, Media and Sport Committee hears from sportsmen and women on homophobia in sport
08 November 2016
What is the police view of current licensing legislation?
Licensing Act 2003 Committee takes evidence on 8 November 2016 at 10.30am
08 November 2016