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Crime, civil law, justice and rights
Crime, civil law, justice and rights news from UK Parliament.
Unacceptable levels of shop theft causing serious harm to society
The Justice and Home Affairs Committee publishes a letter to the Minister for Policing, Crime and Fire Prevention, Dame Diana Johnson MP, after conducting an inquiry into shop theft.
05 November 2024
Non-consensual intimate image abuse: Is current legislation protecting victims?
The Women and Equalities Committee will launch a new short inquiry on tackling non-consensual intimate image (NCII) abuse
01 November 2024
Justice Committee membership appointed
The House of Commons has formally appointed the membership of the Justice Committee.
29 October 2024
UN sustainable development goals discussed in the Lords
Members debate the impact of conflict, extreme poverty and climate-related emergencies globally. Catch up
18 October 2024
Infected Blood Inquiry debated in the Lords
Members discuss response to inquiry's report published in May 2024. Catch up
16 October 2024
UK’s response to modern slavery has not kept up with the advances of other nations
Modern Slavery Act 2015 Committee publishes it report 'The Modern Slavery Act 2015: becoming world-leading again'
15 October 2024
Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill: call for evidence
Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill: call for evidence
15 October 2024
Short debates in the Lords
Members discuss prisons, public libraries, African markets, Atlantic salmon populations and the impact of conflict on children. Catch up
13 September 2024
Arbitration Bill undergoes Lords line by line examination
Members consider changes on fraud and corruption. Catch up
12 September 2024
Andy Slaughter elected as Chair of Justice Committee
Andy Slaughter MP elected as Chair of Justice Committee
11 September 2024
Sarah Owen elected Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee
Sarah Owen MP elected Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee
11 September 2024
Committee launches probe into Interpreting and Translation services in the Courts Service
Public Services Committee launches call for evidence for new interpreting and translation services in courts inquiry
09 August 2024
Arbitration Bill under spotlight in Lords debate
Members discuss dispute resolution at second reading. Catch up
31 July 2024
Victims and Prisoners Bill becomes law
Lords members consider final changes on support training and erasure of personal data. Catch up
28 May 2024
Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill completes passage through Parliament
Post Office bill receives Royal Assent. Catch up
24 May 2024