Crime, civil law, justice and rights
Crime, civil law, justice and rights news from UK Parliament.
Justice response inadequate to meet scale of fraud epidemic
Justice Committee publishes Fraud and the Justice System report
17 October 2022
Short debates in the Lords
Members debate indefinite sentences, pharmaceutical research, careers in horticulture, corruption in the UK and the National Heritage Act 1983. Catch up
14 October 2022
Are firearms licensing regulations adequate? Scottish Affairs Committee launches new inquiry
Are firearms licensing regulations adequate? Scottish Affairs Committee launches new inquiry
23 September 2022
Inquiry launched into access to emergency services
The House of Lords Public Services Committee launches an inquiry into access to emergency services
22 September 2022
Westminster Hall to hold a debate on Select Committee Statement: First report of the Women and Equalities Committee, Menopause in the workplace, HC 91
MPs to hold a debate on Select Committee Statement: First report of the Women and Equalities Committee, Menopause in the workplace.
31 August 2022
New Report: MPs call for new Menopause Ambassador to keep women in the workplace
New Report: MPs call for new Menopause Ambassador to keep women in the workplace
28 July 2022
Slow progress in improving support for women in prison
Justice Committee publishes report on women in prison
26 July 2022
MPs to hold a general debate on UK sanctions for human rights abuses and corruption
MPs to hold a general debate on UK sanctions for human rights abuses and corruption
18 July 2022
‘Lad culture’, spiking and sexual misconduct: MPs investigate attitudes to women and girls in higher education - This evidence session has been cancelled
‘Lad culture’, spiking and sexual misconduct: MPs investigate
attitudes to women and girls in higher education
15 July 2022
Lords debates impact of the Human Rights Act
Members discuss the practical impact of the Human Rights Act. Catch up
15 July 2022
Lords debates opportunities for women and girls
Members debate economic wellbeing, welfare and safety and opportunities. Catch up
15 July 2022
Official apology sought in recognition of lasting suffering caused by adoption practices in 1950s-1970s involving unmarried mothers - JCHR
Official apology sought in recognition of lasting suffering caused by adoption practices in 1950s-1970s involving unmarried mothers - JCHR
14 July 2022
Government response to Court Capacity report published
Justice Committee publishes the Government’s response to its report into Court Capacity
07 July 2022
MPs propose amendments to Online Safety Bill to ensure Ofcom independence
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee publishes report on Amending the Online Safety Bill
04 July 2022
Lords debates crime and rehabilitation
Causes of crime and the effectiveness of rehabilitation, including the contribution made by the voluntary sector, were in the spotlight on Thursday 30 June. Learn more
30 June 2022