Crime, civil law, justice and rights
Crime, civil law, justice and rights news from UK Parliament.
Science in emergencies inquiry launched
Science and Technology Committee launches inquiry on science advice for CBRN incidents
05 April 2016
Foreign Office needs to raise the profile of human rights
Foreign Affairs Committee reports that human rights work is "deprioritised" at the Foreign Office
05 April 2016
PCCs are here to stay, says Committee report
Home Affairs Committee publishes Police and Crime Commissioners report
25 March 2016
Debate the National Security checking of the Iraq inquiry report
Backbench Business debate on National Security checking of the Iraq inquiry on 14 April in the Commons Chamber
24 March 2016
MPs call for UK to prioritise immediate fight against ISIL
Foreign Affairs Committee reports fight against ISIL cannot wait for comprehensive Syrian peace settlement
24 March 2016
Government inaction is failing disabled people
Equality Act 2010 and Disability Committee publishes report on 24 March 2016
24 March 2016
Human rights groups discuss Yemen conflict
Committees on Arms Export Controls questions Oxfam and Amnesty International about the human rights situation
23 March 2016
Gender Pay Gap: Government failing to take action
Women and Equalities Committee publish report on gender pay gap
22 March 2016
Role and powers of Magistrates examined
Justice Committee discusses the present and future role of Magistrates in the justice system
21 March 2016
Academics and NGOs give evidence on unaccompanied minors
EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee takes evidence on Wednesday 23 March at 10.30am
18 March 2016
Prevent strategy and the Counter Extremism Bill examined
Joint Committee of Human Rights considers the Government's Counter Extremism Strategy
16 March 2016
Prison reform examined with the Secretary of State for Justice
Justice Committee hears from Rt Hon Michael Gove MP regarding prison reform
16 March 2016
How efficient is the criminal justice system?
Public Accounts Committee discusses if the criminal justice system delivers value for money
15 March 2016
Motoring offences undetected due to fewer specialist traffic officers
Transport Committee publishes its report on road traffic law enforcement
15 March 2016
Prevent and the Government's Counter Extremism Strategy
Joint Committee of Human Rights considers the Government's Counter Extremism Strategy
09 March 2016