Human rights
Human rights news from UK Parliament.
International legal experts discuss EU citizens' rights after Brexit
EU Justice Sub-Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 13 September at 11.00am
06 September 2016
MPs debate the missing Chibok schoolgirls in Nigeria
On 8 September MPs took part in a Westminster Hall debate on the missing Chibok schoolgirls in Nigeria.
01 August 2016
Minister gives evidence on female genital mutilation
Home Affairs Committee questions Minister for Preventing Abuse, Exploitation and Crime on FGM
12 July 2016
Lords private members' bills
Peers discuss human trafficking, armed forces and folic acid
11 July 2016
British Ambassador to Libya speaks to Committee
EU External Affairs Sub-Committee takes evidence at 10:05am on Thursday 7 July
06 July 2016
Minister questioned on Counter Extremism Bill
Joint Committee on Human Rights questions Karen Bradley on Government's counter extremism strategy
29 June 2016
Violence against women and girls examined
Sub-Committee on ICAI examine review of violence against women and girls
15 June 2016
World Humanitarian Summit attended by Committee Chairman
Summit being held in Istanbul between 23-24 May 2016
23 May 2016
Government must clarify legal case for lethal drone strikes outside armed conflict
Joint Committee on Human Rights publishes report on use of drones for targeted killing
10 May 2016
EHRC Chair: report of Pre Appointment Hearing
Joint Committee on Human Rights publish report on the appointment of David Isaac to the EHRC
09 May 2016
Committee calls for public appointment process review
Women and Equalities Committee highlights lack of transparency for candidate assessment initial stages
09 May 2016
Sub-Committee publishes report on British Bill of Rights proposal
EU Justice Sub-Committee report urges Government re-think on Bill of Rights proposal
09 May 2016
Humanitarian breaches in Yemen need independent investigation
International Development Committee publishes report on the Crisis in Yemen
04 May 2016
Urgent Question on UK's European Convention on Human Rights membership
Question asked by Alistair Carmichael in the Commons
26 April 2016
Committee visits Brussels for inquiry into unaccompanied minors
EU Home Affairs Committee takes evidence in Brussels on 26 and 27 April
25 April 2016