Equality
Equality news from UK Parliament.
Domestic Abuse Bill: Commons second reading
Commons examines the Domestic Abuse Bill
02 October 2019
Census Bill: Committee and remaining stages
The Census Bill provides for voluntary questions on sexual orientation and gender identity to be asked in the England and Wales and Northern Ireland censuses
03 September 2019
Experts questioned on mental health of men and boys
Women and Equalities Committee continues inquiry into mental health of men and boys
02 September 2019
Fundamental shift needed for enforcing the Equality Act
Women and Equalities Committee publishes report on Enforcing the Equality Act: the law and the role of the Equality and Human Rights Commission
30 July 2019
Government statement updates MPs on Universal Credit managed migration
Amber Rudd updates the Commons ahead of summer recess
22 July 2019
Lords private members' bills
Peers debate franchise extension, EEA nationals and victims of crime
22 July 2019
Prostitution: how can we tackle inequalities and harm?
Women and Equalities Committee launches a new inquiry into prostitution
18 July 2019
Immigration Minister probed on citizens' rights and EU Settlement Scheme
EU Justice Sub-Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 16 July at 1.00pm
16 July 2019
Ministers questioned on improving LGBT health services
Women and Equalities Committee concludes inquiry into LGBT health and social care
12 July 2019
MPs questioned on equality in the House of Commons
Women and Equalities Committee examines how the House of Commons addresses equality issues
12 July 2019
Lords debates persecution of religious people
Peers discuss persecution of people of faith
12 July 2019
Lords debates Sustainable Development Goals ahead of UN meeting
Peers consider economic, social and environmental challenges
11 July 2019
Progress of making health services LGBT inclusive examined
Women and Equalities Committee questions experts on health and social care and LGBT communities
02 July 2019
Human rights protection at risk after Brexit warns Committee
EU Justice Sub-Committee warns of risks to human rights protection post-Brexit
27 June 2019
Census (Return Particulars and Removal of Penalties) Bill: third reading
Highlighting voluntary questions on agenda
27 June 2019