Equality
Equality news from UK Parliament.
MPs debate motion on reducing health inequality
On 24 November MPs debated health inequality in the House of Commons
18 November 2016
More transparency needed from HM Treasury on equality analysis
Women and Equalities Committee report finds Treasury must fulfil obligations to assess equalities impacts
18 November 2016
Consequences of hate crime examined
Home Affairs Committee questions researchers and community organisations on the consequences of hate crime
15 November 2016
How do schools and governing bodies address homophobia in sport?
Culture, Media and Sport Committee hears from sportsmen and women on homophobia in sport
08 November 2016
Money Saving Expert founder discusses financial exclusion
Financial Excusion Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 8 November at 10.40am
04 November 2016
MPs debate International Men's Day
On 17 November MPs debated International Men's Day in the House of Commons
04 November 2016
All parties and media giants must address pernicious antisemitic hate
Home Affairs Committee publishes report on antisemitism in the UK
16 October 2016
Conservative and Liberal Democrat party representatives questioned on antisemitism
Home Affairs Committee examines antisemitism with Eric Pickles and Tim Farron
11 October 2016
What impact will Brexit have on equality law?
Women and Equalities Committee questions experts in Human Rights and European Law
14 September 2016
'Widespread' sexual harassment and violence in schools must be tackled
Women and Equalities Committee report exposes shocking scale of sexual harassment and violence
13 September 2016
Stop shocking workplace discrimination of pregnant women, say MPs
Women and Equalities Committee publish report on pregnancy and maternity discrimination in work
31 August 2016
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
Lords debate Equality Act 2010 and Disability report
House of Lords debates Equality Act Committee's report on Tuesday 6 September
20 July 2016
Jewish leaders questioned on anti-Semitism
Home Affairs Committee questions Jewish leaders and Chair of All-Party Parliamentary Group against Antisemitism
14 July 2016
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