Equality
Equality news from UK Parliament.
Human rights implications of long lockdown inquiry launched
Joint Committee on Human Rights examines the impact of lockdown restrictions on human rights
30 November 2020
The Joint Committee on Human Rights and Women and Equalities Committee endorse appointment of Baroness Falkner as Chair of EHRC
Report published on the appointment of the Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission
27 November 2020
Read UK Parliament's new children's book celebrating Disability History Month
Read UK Parliament's new children's book celebrating Disability History Month.
18 November 2020
Committee announces second joint evidence session on Black history and cultural diversity in the curriculum
Committee to hear further evidence on Black history and cultural diversity in the national curriculum
17 November 2020
Chair comments on today’s publication of EHRC report into BBC pay discrimination
Comments come in response to report published by the Equality and Human Rights Commission into pay discrimination against women at the BBC
12 November 2020
Women and Equalities Committee launches new inquiry into Gender Recognition Act reform and more
Committee launch inquiry into Government's Gender Recognition Act reforms
28 October 2020
Joint Committee on Human Rights publishes research ahead of evidence session on Monday on whether black people feel their human rights are protected
Committee to take evidence from ClearView Research on whether black people feel their human rights are protected
07 September 2020
Lords debates Northern Ireland abortion regulations
Members discussed NI Assembly rulings and 'negative stereotypes'
16 June 2020
Lords debates strategies for a more sustainable economy
Members discuss plans for a fairer, cleaner future
12 June 2020
Lords question government on Covid-19 and NATO on 19 May
Watch the live event online from 11am
18 May 2020
House of Commons opens applications to find next generation of BAME leaders
House of Commons opens applications to find next generation of BAME leaders
15 May 2020
Universal Credit, the labour market and disabled claimants support considered by Committee
Economic Affairs Committee takes evidence on Universal Credit on 13 May at 3.00pm
07 May 2020
Lords discusses Windrush Compensation Scheme
Members debate government plans to recompense deported citizens
07 May 2020
Lords debates increasing income equality and sustainability
Impact of current health crisis under spotlight
07 May 2020
Lords debates challenges facing charitable and voluntary sector
Members discuss fundraising issues caused by Covid-19 pandemic
01 May 2020