Human rights
Human rights news from UK Parliament.
Former judges explore possible impact on jurisdiction of CJEU post-Brexit
EU Justice Sub-Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 21 November at 11.15am
17 November 2017
Is freedom of speech restricted on university campuses?
Joint Committee on Human Rights examines the relationship between freedom of speech and the Prevent duty in universities
15 November 2017
Race Disparity Audit examined by Committee
Women and Equalities Committee examines how people of different ethnicities are treated across public services
06 November 2017
Human trafficking, migration and modern slavery addressed by Committee
International Relations Committee takes evidence on Wednesday 25 October at 10.30am
25 October 2017
Intimidatory offences and domestic abuse guidelines: consistent approach needed
Justice Committee publishes report on the draft Sentencing Council guidelines
25 October 2017
Stronger legislation and enforcement needed to protect workers' human rights
Joint Committee on Human Rights publishes report on human rights and business
05 April 2017
MPs debate human rights and the political situation in Turkey
On 9 March MPs took part in a general debate in Westminster Hall
02 March 2017
Backbench Business Committee weekly meeting 28 February 2017
MPs bid for a number of debates including on jobcentre plus office closures
27 February 2017
MP debate torture and the treatment of asylum claims
On 2 March MPs took part in a general debate in Westminster Hall
24 February 2017
MPs debate unaccompanied children in Greece and Italy
On 23 February MPs debated a motion in the House of Commons
10 February 2017
Modern slavery: DWP and Home Office Ministers questioned
Work and Pensions Committee hears from Damian Hinds MP and Sarah Newton MP
30 January 2017
Fundamental rights not a bargaining chip for Brexit, says Committee
Joint Committee on Human Rights publishes report on human rights implications of Brexit
19 December 2016
Security situation in the African Great Lakes region debate
MPs took part in a general debate in the Chamber on 12 January 2017
15 December 2016
MPs debate the situation in Yemen
On 12 January 2017 MPs debated a motion in the Commons Chamber
15 December 2016
Lawyers and academics discuss the human rights implications of Brexit
Joint Committee on Human Rights explores the human rights implications of Brexit
26 October 2016