Equality
Equality news from UK Parliament.
Sarah Owen elected Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee
Sarah Owen MP elected Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee
11 September 2024
WEC Chair urges Ministers to act on non-consensual intimate image abuse
Women and Equalities Committee Chair Caroline Nokes has written to the Government about non-consensual intimate image abuse.
24 May 2024
Levelling Up Committee publishes Disabled people in the housing sector report
Levelling Up Committee publishes Disabled people in the housing sector report
24 May 2024
MPs to hold a debate on Lesbian Visibility Week
MPs to hold a debate on Lesbian Visibility Week
22 April 2024
Lords marks International Women's Day
Members discuss economic inclusion of women. Find out more
08 March 2024
WEC urges Government to deliver on commitments made to disabled people in the National Disability Strategy
WEC urges Government to deliver on commitments made to disabled people in the National Disability Strategy
06 March 2024
Government rejects MPs’ calls to legally define honour-based abuse
The Government has rejected calls by MPs to introduce a statutory definition of so-called honour-based abuse, despite warnings that it risks remaining a hidden crime without improved understanding of its complexities
14 September 2023
Violence against Women and Girls
In the final podcast of this season’s Committee Corridor, host Caroline Nokes MP hears from three women who have taken part in parliamentary inquiries which consider different aspects of violence against women and girls.
26 July 2023
Honour-based abuse will remain hidden unless victim support improves, Women and Equalities Committee warns
So-called honour-based abuse risks remaining a hidden crime without improved victim support and law enforcement focus, the Women and Equalities Committee has warned.
18 July 2023
The definition of "sex" in the Equality Act 2010 to be debated by MPs
On Monday 12 June, MPs will debate two petitions relating to the definition of "sex" in the Equality Act 2010
07 June 2023
Women’s History Month in the House of Lords
This Women’s History Month, discover how members of the House of Lords are using their expertise to campaign for women’s rights.
31 March 2023
Lords International Women's Day debate
Members discuss steps to support the education of women and girls in the UK and worldwide. Find out more
10 March 2023
Westminster Hall to hold a debate on human rights and religious minorities in Sudan
MPs to hold a debate on human rights and religious minorities in Sudan
20 February 2023
House of Lords celebrates LGBT+ History Month
During LGBT+ History Month, discover the role House of Lords members play to remove barriers and raise awareness for LGBT+ rights
01 February 2023
Lords debates Iran demonstrations
Members debate representations to Iran concerning recent demonstrations. Catch up
28 October 2022