Science and technology
Science and technology news from UK Parliament.
Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill completes committee stage in the Lords
Members wrap up committee stage examination. Catch up
14 December 2023
A hostage to fortune: ransomware and UK national security
Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy publishes report on ransomware and UK national security
13 December 2023
Committee launches an investigation into Live Facial Recognition
The Justice and Home Affairs Committee is launching a short investigation into the use of Live Facial Recognition (LFR) by police.
11 December 2023
Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill focus of Lords debate
Members discuss draft law to bolster competition in digital markets and protect consumers. Catch up
06 December 2023
Government warned to proceed with caution on AI in autonomous weapons
The Artificial Intelligence in Weapon Systems Committee publishes its report Proceed with Caution: Artificial Intelligence in Weapon Systems.
01 December 2023
Five short debates in the Lords
Members discuss solitary confinement in hospitals, agricultural fungicide, powered light vehicles, air travel for disabled passengers and educational technology in schools. Catch up
24 November 2023
Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill debated in the Lords
Members discuss draft law to update UK's investigatory framework in face of emerging threats. Catch up.
21 November 2023
Net zero target in jeopardy through lack of long-term planning from Government
Public Accounts Committee publishes report on the Government's pledge to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050
15 November 2023
Oral evidence session on Ransomware
The Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy will take evidence on Ransomware on Wednesday 15 November 2023
09 November 2023
Lack of AI-specific legislation in King's Speech risks UK ambitions
Lack of AI-specific legislation in King's Speech risks UK ambitions
07 November 2023
Prime Minister’s representative to AI Summit questioned on UK approach to regulating Artificial Intelligence
Prime Minister’s representative to AI Summit questioned on UK approach to regulating Artificial Intelligence
02 November 2023
AI Safety Summit 2023: CMS Committee Chair calls on Government to protect creative industries
AI Safety Summit 2023: CMS Committee Chair calls on Government to protect creative industries
01 November 2023
UK Government must allow Parliament to consider ‘value for money’ of major new nuclear power investments, says Chair of SITC
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee is today publishing the Government response to its Report on Delivering Nuclear Power for the UK
25 October 2023
How resilient is UK Critical National Infrastructure to cyber-attack?
The UK is the third most targeted country in the world for cyber-attacks, after the US and Ukraine.
24 October 2023
How do we ensure Scotland realises its potential as a world leader in scientific research?
Committee to hear evidence on Scotland’s scientific research capability
20 October 2023