Crime, civil law, justice and rights
Crime, civil law, justice and rights news from UK Parliament.
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Internet giants "consciously failing" to tackle extremism on the web
Home Affairs Committee report on radicalisation finds failures in combatting promotion of terrorism online
25 August 2016
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Government must tackle inequalities faced by Muslim people in employment
Women and Equalities Committee publish report highlighting the economic disadvantages faced by Muslims
11 August 2016
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MPs debate compensation for victims of Libyan-sponsored IRA terrorism
On 13 September MPs took part in a Westminster Hall debate on compensation for victims of Libyan-sponsored IRA terrorism.
01 August 2016
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MPs debate the missing Chibok schoolgirls in Nigeria
On 8 September MPs took part in a Westminster Hall debate on the missing Chibok schoolgirls in Nigeria.
01 August 2016
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MPs debate scamming and its effect on vulnerable individuals
On 8 September MPs took part in a Chamber debate on scamming and its effect on vulnerable individuals
01 August 2016
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Report on Committee's work during 2015-16 published
The European Union Committee publishes its Report on 2015-16
28 July 2016
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Prison reform programme examined by Committee
Justice committee launches inquiry into the Government's ambitious programme of reforms
27 July 2016
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Lords debate Equality Act 2010 and Disability report
House of Lords debates Equality Act Committee's report on Tuesday 6 September
20 July 2016
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Online safety and psychology experts give evidence
Communications Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 19 July at 3.30pm
18 July 2016
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Too much information? Lords to investigate children and the internet
Communications Committee launches new inquiry into children and the internet
18 July 2016
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End London's "welcome mat" for money launderers, says Committee
Home Affairs Committee publishes report on proceeds of crime
15 July 2016
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Jewish leaders questioned on anti-Semitism
Home Affairs Committee questions Jewish leaders and Chair of All-Party Parliamentary Group against Antisemitism
14 July 2016
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Legal experts discuss high heels and workplace dress codes
As a direct result of a petition, MPs investigate high heels and workplace dress codes.
12 July 2016
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Minister gives evidence on female genital mutilation
Home Affairs Committee questions Minister for Preventing Abuse, Exploitation and Crime on FGM
12 July 2016
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Ministers questioned on sexual harassment in schools
Women and Equalities Committee asks if Government is doing enough to tackle this issue
12 July 2016