Human rights
Human rights news from UK Parliament.
Charities and Minister questioned on FCO's human rights work
Foreign Affairs Committee holds two evidence sessions on Spending Review's impact on human rights work
19 February 2016
Queen's University Belfast academics questioned on Human Rights Act repeal
EU Justice Sub-Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 26 January at 11.00am
22 January 2016
Charities, policy and cybersecurity experts give evidence
Committee on the Draft Investigatory Powers Bill takes evidence on 21 December
18 December 2015
Defence Secretary questioned on use of drones for targeted killing
Joint Committee on Human Rights questions Defence Secretary on UK's policy for use of drones for targeted killing
16 December 2015
European law specialist gives evidence on Human Rights Act repeal
EU Justice Sub-Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 15 December at 10.45am
15 December 2015
MPs debate International Human Rights Day
Backbench Business debate on International Human Rights Day on 10 December
03 December 2015
FCO and International Criminal Court gives evidence to committee
Sexual Violence in Conflict Committee takes evidence at 3.45pm Tuesday 1 December
01 December 2015
Accessibility in the built environment examined by Committee
Equality Act 2010 and Disability Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 24 November
24 November 2015
Equalities and Human Rights Commission questioned on strategic plan
Women and Equalities Committee holds a one-off session with EHRC on its funding and strategic plan
24 November 2015
How are schools and hospitals affected by the Equality Act?
Equality Act 2010 and Disability Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 17 November at 3.20pm
17 November 2015
Committee hears evidence from the FCO and International Criminal Court
Sexual Violence in Conflict Committee takes evidence at 4.45pm Tuesday 17 November
16 November 2015
Human Rights Act repeal inquiry hears from Scottish Government minister
EU Justice Sub-Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 17 November at 11.00am
12 November 2015
Committee hears evidence on African Union and refugees
Sexual Violence in Conflict Committee holds two evidence sessions on Tuesday 10 November
10 November 2015
Users of the Equality Act 2010 give evidence to Committee
Equality Act 2010 and Disability Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 10 November
10 November 2015
Former Lord Chief Justice and ECJ judge appear before committee
EU Justice Sub-Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 10 November at 11.00am
09 November 2015