Human rights
Human rights news from UK Parliament.
Royal Assent: Crime (Overseas Production Orders) Bill signed into law
The Crime (Overseas Production Orders) Act 2019 is signed into law on 12 February 2019
12 February 2019
Government working to bring back FGM legislation
Wera Hobhouse asks urgent question on female genital mutilation legislation
11 February 2019
Lords EU exit regulations: 7 February
Members discuss wireless telegraphy and credit rating agencies
08 February 2019
5 proposals made to Government to reform immigration detention
Joint Committee on Human Rights publishes report on immigration detention
07 February 2019
Treatment of MPs examined
Joint Committee on Human Rights
24 January 2019
Legal experts questioned on non-disclosure agreements
Women and Equalities Committee continues inquiry into the use of non-disclosure agreements
23 January 2019
Human Rights Protections in International Agreements examined
Joint Committee on Human Rights examines human rights post Brexit
23 January 2019
Committee concerned about future of Human Rights Act post-Brexit
Government replies to Sub-Committee's concerns about future of Human Rights Act post-Brexit
18 January 2019
Equality and Human Rights Commission's policies examined
Women and Equalities Committee continues inquiry into the enforcement of the Equality Act
16 January 2019
Voyeurism (Offences) (No. 2) Bill: Lords stages
New law criminalises practice known as 'upskirting'
16 January 2019
Lords debates developments in Western Balkans
Members discuss threat of instability and insecurity in the region
11 January 2019
Ministers questioned on inequalities faced by Gypsy Roma and Traveller communities
Women and Equalities Committee examines inequalities experienced by Gypsy Roma and Traveller (GRT) communities
09 January 2019
Lords debates Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse
Peers discuss remit of inquiry and handling of evidence
21 December 2018
Lords debates impact of sport, recreation and the arts on society
Members discuss contribution of cultural activities to nation's wellbeing
20 December 2018
The use of non-disclosure agreements in discrimination cases examined
Women and Equalities Committee begins inquiry into the use of non-disclosure agreements in discrimination cases
19 December 2018