Human rights
Human rights news from UK Parliament.
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
Yemen: giving peace a chance debated by Lords
House of Lords debates the International Relations Committee's short report, Yemen: giving peace a chance
27 March 2019
House of Commons and Parliamentary Digital Service publish 2018 gender pay gap data
The House of Commons and the Parliamentary Digital Service (PDS) have today published a full Gender Pay Gap report, revealing promising figures and its continuing plans to boost diversity.
27 March 2019
Equality and Human Rights experts give evidence to Committee
EU Justice Sub-Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 26 March at 10.45am
26 March 2019
Urgent question on the UNHRC inquiry into deaths in Gaza
Urgent question from Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry
22 March 2019
“Criminal offences committed against MPs imperil both the democratic process and public service”
Joint Committee on Human Rights publishes correspondence from the CPS regarding threats against MPs
21 March 2019
Lords EU exit regulations: 20 March
Peers consider agricultural policy, state aid and veterinary medicines
21 March 2019
Ministers questioned on mothers in prison
Joint Committee on Human Rights continues inquiry into the right to family life
12 March 2019
Government must guarantee human rights standards in treaties post Brexit
Joint Committee on Human Rights publishes report on Human Rights Protections in International Agreements
12 March 2019
Committee launches new inquiry into rights after Brexit
EU Justice Sub-Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 12 March at 10.45am
11 March 2019
Lords examines Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration etc) Bll
Bill provides for civil partnerships for opposite-sex couples
08 March 2019
Lords marks International Women's Day
Members debate UK's role in advancing gender equality
08 March 2019
Support for childrens whose mothers have been in prison examined
Joint Committee on Human Rights examines welfare provisions for children whose mothers have been in prison and maternity care in prison
06 March 2019
Are human rights considerations adequately articulated in current sentencing guidelines?
Joint Committee on Human Rights examines whether whether having your mother in prison affects you and your rights
18 February 2019
Can free speech and protests against MPs undermine democracy?
Joint Committee on Human Rights requests evidence on inquiry into democracy, free speech and freedom of association
14 February 2019