Equality
Equality news from UK Parliament.
Lords debates Sustainable Development Goals ahead of UN meeting
Peers consider economic, social and environmental challenges
11 July 2019
Progress of making health services LGBT inclusive examined
Women and Equalities Committee questions experts on health and social care and LGBT communities
02 July 2019
Human rights protection at risk after Brexit warns Committee
EU Justice Sub-Committee warns of risks to human rights protection post-Brexit
27 June 2019
Census (Return Particulars and Removal of Penalties) Bill: third reading
Highlighting voluntary questions on agenda
27 June 2019
Social inequality effects on men's mental health explored by Committee
Women and Equalities Committee holds second session of inquiry into men's mental health
21 June 2019
Lords discuss antisemitism worldwide
Antisemitic discrimination under spotlight
21 June 2019
Lords debates policymaking and future generations
Members debate representation of future generations in policymaking
21 June 2019
Lords debates gender equality, women's rights and health
Peers consider UK's international role
18 June 2019
Health and social care inequalities faced by LGBT communities examined
Women and Equalities Committee holds third session into LGBT health and social care services access.
17 June 2019
Lords discuss inequality since financial crisis
Members debate income, wealth and living standards since 2008
14 June 2019
A gender-sensitive Parliament (House of Commons): inquiry launched
Women and Equalities Committee launches new inquiry in to Gender Sensitive Parliament Audit
13 June 2019
Cross-party motion on Brexit, tabled by the Opposition, is defeated
Subjects for debate chosen by the Labour Party
12 June 2019
Sir Lenny Henry discusses diversity in the entertainment industry
Communications Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 11 June at 3.00pm
11 June 2019
NDAs: Government must end cover-up culture over discrimination and harassment cases
Women and Equalities Committee publishes report on the use of non-disclosure agreements in discrimination cases
11 June 2019
Equality and Human Rights Commission questioned on their role
Women and Equalities Committee examines regulator's enforcement powers, the role of other bodies, the cost of legal aid and courts
04 June 2019