Equality
Equality news from UK Parliament.
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
Detention of children and adults with learning disabilities/autism examined
JCHR questions Norman Lamb MP and Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP on the detention of children and adults with learning disabilities/autism
03 June 2019
Lords debates equal opportunities for young people
Members consider quality of life
17 May 2019
Lords debates mental health of children and young adults
Peers mark Mental Health Awareness Week
17 May 2019
Send your views: Fatal Accidents Act 1976 (Remedial) Order 2019
Joint Committee on Human Rights would like your views on the proposal to extend bereavement damages to co-habiting couples
16 May 2019
Access to health and social care for LGBT communities examined
Women and Equalities Committee questions experts on health and social care and LGBT communities
13 May 2019
Lords discusses conduct of debate in public life
Members debate social divisions
10 May 2019
Lords debates issues facing disabled people
Members consider potential for improved treatment
10 May 2019
Places of worship protected security funding: Government statement
Home Secretary makes statement on places of worship protected security funding.
07 May 2019
Detailed plan needed to prevent further rise in pregnancy and maternity discrimination
Women and Equalities Committee publishes submission on pregnancy and maternity discrimination protections
01 May 2019
Health and social care and LGBT communities examined
Women and Equalities Committee explores how frontline services can be more inclusive to LGBT people
26 April 2019
"Football cannot be used as a cloak for racism and intolerance"
Government statement as footballers at all levels suffer racist abuse
11 April 2019
Gender pay gap: Government respond to urgent question
Today is the IFS deadline for firms to report their gender pay gaps.
04 April 2019
Sector representatives discuss post-Brexit EU work migration
EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee takes evidence on Wednesday 3 April at 11.30am
03 April 2019
Lords EU exit regulations: 27 March
Peers discuss Brexit delay and cross-border healthcare
28 March 2019