Crime, civil law, justice and rights
Crime, civil law, justice and rights news from UK Parliament.
Ransomware inquiry launched
Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy welcomes written evidence for its new inquiry into ransomware
31 October 2022
Max Hill KC questioned on the Work of the Director for Public Prosecutions
Justice Committee takes evidence from Director of Public Prosecutions
31 October 2022
MPs to examine impact of connected tech and automation on employee rights
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee explores the impact of wearable health devices in the workplace
31 October 2022
Lords debates 50th anniversary of expulsion of Asians from Uganda
Members debate anniversary of the expulsion of Asians from Uganda. Catch up
28 October 2022
Lords debates Iran demonstrations
Members debate representations to Iran concerning recent demonstrations. Catch up
28 October 2022
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill risks widespread breaches of human rights law
Joint Committee on Human Rights publishes report on Legislative Scrutiny: Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill
25 October 2022
Lords debates tackling violent crime
Members discuss gang activity, burglaries and the government's strategy to tackle them. Find out more
21 October 2022
Are firearms licensing regulations adequate in the UK?
The Scottish Affairs Committee to hold the first evidence sessions for its inquiry ‘Firearms licensing regulations in Scotland’.
20 October 2022
Human rights legislation reform to be debated by MPs
On Monday 24 October, MPs will debate a petition relating to Human rights legislation reform.
20 October 2022
Committee calls for amendments to National Security Bill
Joint Committee on Human Rights publishes Legislative Scrutiny: National Security Bill report
18 October 2022
Justice response inadequate to meet scale of fraud epidemic
Justice Committee publishes Fraud and the Justice System report
17 October 2022
Short debates in the Lords
Members debate indefinite sentences, pharmaceutical research, careers in horticulture, corruption in the UK and the National Heritage Act 1983. Catch up
14 October 2022
Are firearms licensing regulations adequate? Scottish Affairs Committee launches new inquiry
Are firearms licensing regulations adequate? Scottish Affairs Committee launches new inquiry
23 September 2022
Inquiry launched into access to emergency services
The House of Lords Public Services Committee launches an inquiry into access to emergency services
22 September 2022
Westminster Hall to hold a debate on Select Committee Statement: First report of the Women and Equalities Committee, Menopause in the workplace, HC 91
MPs to hold a debate on Select Committee Statement: First report of the Women and Equalities Committee, Menopause in the workplace.
31 August 2022