Crime, civil law, justice and rights
Crime, civil law, justice and rights news from UK Parliament.
Are human rights considerations adequately articulated in current sentencing guidelines?
Joint Committee on Human Rights examines whether whether having your mother in prison affects you and your rights
18 February 2019
Commons holds general debate on serious violence
MPs take part in general debate on serious violence
18 February 2019
Rethink arms licences to Saudi-coalition, Lords Committee says
International Relations Committee publishes report into the crisis in Yemen
16 February 2019
Can free speech and protests against MPs undermine democracy?
Joint Committee on Human Rights requests evidence on inquiry into democracy, free speech and freedom of association
14 February 2019
Justice Committee examines the role of the magistracy
Justice Committee holds second evidence session in follow up inquiry on the role of the magistracy
12 February 2019
Committee examine ethical and practical challenges of immersive technologies
Committee hear from academics and researchers on UKs readiness to deal with addictive technologies
12 February 2019
Royal Assent: Upskirting Bill signed into law
The Voyeurism (Offences) (No.2) Bill receives Royal Assent
12 February 2019
Royal Assent: Crime (Overseas Production Orders) Bill signed into law
The Crime (Overseas Production Orders) Act 2019 is signed into law on 12 February 2019
12 February 2019
Royal Assent: Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill signed into law
The Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill receives Royal Assent on Tuesday 12 February
12 February 2019
Foreign Secretary gives Daesh update
Jeremy Hunt is to update the Commons on the UK's role against Daesh in Iraq and Syria
11 February 2019
Government working to bring back FGM legislation
Wera Hobhouse asks urgent question on female genital mutilation legislation
11 February 2019
Academics on the protocol on Ireland / Northern Ireland questioned by Committee
EU Select Committee takes evidence on 12 February 2019 at 4.00pm
08 February 2019
Committee asks Minister about ‘no deal' Brexit security preparations
EU Home Affairs Sub-Committe writes to the Minister of State for Policing and the Fire Service
08 February 2019
Draft Guideline welcomed but Committee recommends changes
Justice Committee publishes report on Draft Sentencing Council General Guideline for sentencing offences for which there is no specific guideline
08 February 2019
Lords EU exit regulations: 7 February
Members discuss wireless telegraphy and credit rating agencies
08 February 2019