Human rights
Human rights news from UK Parliament.
Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill fails to protect constitutional principles, warns Committee
The Constitution Committe publishes a report on the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill
26 October 2018
Lords debates People's Vote on Brexit
Peers consider case for referendum on EU deal
26 October 2018
10 clauses Government must change in Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill
Joint Committee on Human Rights suggest changes in order for the Bill to comply with human rights
12 October 2018
Urgent question on death penalty policy for foreign fighters
Chris Bryant MP asks urgent question in the House of Commons
11 October 2018
Human rights clauses should be included in future trade agreements
Human rights are central to global security and prosperity, say Committee
11 September 2018
UK's humanitarian support to Syria examined
Sub-Committee on ICAI takes evidence on Syria
18 July 2018
Foreign Office's human rights work examined
Lord Ahmad, Minister of State for the Commonwealth and the United Nations, gives evidence
12 July 2018
Conditions and treatment of children in detention examined
Joint Committee on Human Rights begins its inquiry into youth detention
10 July 2018
Humanitarian situation in Gaza examined
International Development Committee hears from Minister for International Development and Middle East
19 June 2018
FCO Human rights work examined
Foreign Affairs Committee holds evidence on the FCO's promotion of human rights at the UN
19 June 2018
Committee launches inquiry on Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill
Committee examines greater role for local authorities in the Prevent/Channel process
12 June 2018
Focus cross-government projects on world's poorest
International Development Committee publishes Report on Official Development Assistance
05 June 2018
Government should take steps to end unfair discrimination in British Nationality law
Joint Committee on Human Rights publishes report on the Government's proposed Remedial Order to amend the British Nationality Act of 1981
31 May 2018
Committee calls for evidence on FCO's human rights work
Committee examines wider aspects of the FCO's human rights work and invites evidence
25 May 2018
Employers questioned on sexual harassment in the workplace
Women and Equalities Committee continues inquiry into sexual harassment in the workplace
23 May 2018