Crime, civil law, justice and rights
Crime, civil law, justice and rights news from UK Parliament.
New Lords committee reports
House of Lords special investigative committees publish reports on fraud, the Children and Families Act 2014 and adult social care. Find out more
08 December 2022
Public opinion and understanding of sentencing examined
Public opinion and understanding of sentencing examined
28 November 2022
Joint Committee on the draft Mental Health Bill questions mental health and prisons ministers
Joint Committee on the draft Mental Health Bill examines the views of Ministers and NHS England leaders
24 November 2022
Human rights protections for child asylum seekers examined
Joint Committee on Human Rights examines the rules and policies relating to child asylum seekers
21 November 2022
Secretary of State questioned on work of the Ministry of Justice
The Justice Committee examines priorities and the key challenges facing the justice system
18 November 2022
Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill completes parliamentary scrutiny
Members agree to Commons changes as bill set to become new law . Catch up
17 November 2022
Law Society and Criminal Law Solicitors Association questioned on future of legal aid
Committee to examine the future of legal aid for criminal defence solicitors
14 November 2022
The UK has retreated from the fight against fraud, says Lords Committee
Fraud Act 2006 and Digital Fraud Committee publish 'Fighting Fraud: Breaking the Chain' report
12 November 2022
MPs to hold a debate on the UK’s response to the human rights and economic situation in Sri Lanka
MPs to hold a debate on the UK’s response to the human rights and economic situation in Sri Lanka
07 November 2022
So-called honour-based abuse inquiry launched
Women and Equalities Committee launch an inquiry into so-called honour-based abuse
04 November 2022
Home Affairs Committee examines future policing priorities
Home Affairs Committee explores the current demands on policing
01 November 2022
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