Equality
Equality news from UK Parliament.
Your Story, Our History: UK Parliament launches films on disability discrimination
The UK Parliament has released a series of moving films revealing how three acts have helped disabled people to stand up to discrimination.
22 March 2019
Government questioned on far-right violence in wake of recent attacks
Janet Daby asks about Government's strategy to tackle far-right violence and online extremism
18 March 2019
Committee launches new inquiry into rights after Brexit
EU Justice Sub-Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 12 March at 10.45am
11 March 2019
Lords examines Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration etc) Bll
Bill provides for civil partnerships for opposite-sex couples
08 March 2019
Lords marks International Women's Day
Members debate UK's role in advancing gender equality
08 March 2019
"A mission bigger than politics", House of Commons debates antisemitism
MPs take part in general debate on the antisemitism
20 February 2019
Lords EU exit regulations: 7 February
Members discuss wireless telegraphy and credit rating agencies
08 February 2019
Individuals enforcing their rights questioned on their experience
Women and Equalities Committee continues inquiry into the enforcement of the Equality Act
30 January 2019
House of Commons implements proxy voting pilot system for new parents
Pilot scheme for Proxy Voting approved by the House
28 January 2019
Legal experts questioned on non-disclosure agreements
Women and Equalities Committee continues inquiry into the use of non-disclosure agreements
23 January 2019
Equality and Human Rights Commission's policies examined
Women and Equalities Committee continues inquiry into the enforcement of the Equality Act
16 January 2019
Voyeurism (Offences) (No. 2) Bill: Lords stages
New law criminalises practice known as 'upskirting'
16 January 2019
Ministers questioned on inequalities faced by Gypsy Roma and Traveller communities
Women and Equalities Committee examines inequalities experienced by Gypsy Roma and Traveller (GRT) communities
09 January 2019
Lords debates Islamophobia in the UK
Members consider impact of hate crimes against British Muslims
21 December 2018
Lords debates impact of sport, recreation and the arts on society
Members discuss contribution of cultural activities to nation's wellbeing
20 December 2018