Disability discrimination
Disability discrimination news from UK Parliament.
Lords debates issues facing disabled people
Members consider potential for improved treatment
10 May 2019
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
Social media companies and the Government have failed disabled people
Petitions Committee launch a consultation on their draft recommendations for action
03 August 2018
Police and cross-government hate crime programme questioned on online abuse
Petitions Committte hears evidence on the experiences of disabled people with online abuse
24 April 2018
Government responds to reports on PIP and ESA assessments
Work and Pensions Committee publishes Government response to PIP and ESA reports
23 April 2018
Capitalise on assistive technology to close employment gap
Work and Pensions Committee publishes report on assistive technology
19 April 2018
Ofsted and charities for older and disabled groups appear before Committee
Select Committee on Citizenship and Civic Engagement takes evidence on Wednesday 1 November at 10.30am
31 October 2017
Building for equality: Government must lead the charge
Women and Equalities Committee publishes report on disability and the built environment
25 April 2017
MPs debate publicly accessible amenities for people with disabilities
MPs took part in a Westminster Hall debate on 23 February
10 February 2017
Disability and the built environment: Ministers questioned on Government strategy
Women and Equalities Committee hears from housing Minister Gavin Barwell and transport Minister Andrew Jones
01 February 2017
Backbench Business Committee weekly meeting 17 January 2017
MPs bid for a number of debates including on International Women's Day
17 January 2017
Sports clubs not addressing accessibility needs should face legal action
Culture, Media and Sport Committee publishes report on sports stadia accessibility
16 January 2017
Money Saving Expert founder discusses financial exclusion
Financial Excusion Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 8 November at 10.40am
04 November 2016
Lords debate Equality Act 2010 and Disability report
House of Lords debates Equality Act Committee's report on Tuesday 6 September
20 July 2016
Government responds to the Committee's report on Equality Act 2010
Government publishes response to the Equality Act 2010 and Disability Committee's report
07 July 2016