Human rights
Human rights news from UK Parliament.
Government questioned on policies relating to torture
Ministry of Defence document is accused of breaching law.
20 May 2019
Lords debates equal opportunities for young people
Members consider quality of life
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
Threats to MPs: is the law around free speech and protest working?
Joint Committee on Human Rights continues inquiry into Democracy, Privacy, Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Association
13 May 2019
Lords debates issues facing disabled people
Members consider potential for improved treatment
10 May 2019
Urgent question on the status of refugees in Sri Lanka
President says he cannot guarantee security of 1600 refugees
09 May 2019
Programme of work needed to tackle sexual harassment in public places
Women and Equalities Committee publishes Government response to their report on sexual harassment in public places
08 May 2019
UK engagement with the Pacific Alliance explored with officials
The International Relations Committee takes evidence on 8 May at 10.40am
03 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
Facebook and Twitter answer questions on online threats to MPs
Joint Committee on Human Rights continues inquiry into Democracy, Privacy, Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Association
29 April 2019
Human rights and the rule of law in South America examined
Foreign Affairs Committee continues inquiry into Global Britain and South America
29 April 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
How authorities respond to threats and abuse to MPs examined
Joint Committee on Human Rights continues inquiry into Democracy, Privacy, Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Association
24 April 2019
Government statement on Sharia penal code in Brunei
Statement from the Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific
04 April 2019
Committee seeks reassurances from Home Secretary about EU Settlement Scheme
Committee presses Home Secretary for reassurances about EU Settlement Scheme
03 April 2019