Sexual harassment in public places: Women and Equalities Committee welcomes Government support for tougher action but says a programme of work is needed 7th May 2019 Sexual harassment will be addressed within the cross-Government Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) strategy, says the Government’s Response to the... Westminster News
World Maternal Mental Health Day: Government must develop ambitious detailed plan to prevent further rise in pregnant women and mothers being forced out of work 1st May 2019 The Women and Equalities Committee today publishes its submission to the Government’s consultation on pregnancy and maternity discrimination protections . In... Westminster News
NEW REPORT: Abortion law in Northern Ireland: Government must set out timetable for responding to breaches identified by UN Committee monitoring women’s rights 25th April 2019 NEW REPORT: Abortion law in Northern Ireland: Government must set out timetable for responding to breaches identified by UN Committee monitoring women’s rights... Westminster News
Views on Draft Domestic Abuse Bill invited 27th March 2019 Following extensive consultation last year, on 21 January 2019 the Government published a draft Domestic Abuse Bill together with Explanatory Notes and a... Westminster News
Maria Miller MP appointed Chair of Joint Select Committee to scrutinise Domestic Abuse Bill 14th March 2019 The House of Commons and House of Lords have jointly appointed members to a committee to scrutinise the Draft Domestic Abuse Bill. Members appointed to the... Westminster News
Mental health of men and boys: Women and Equalities Committee launches new inquiry 16th November 2018 Awareness of the mental health problems affecting men and boys has increased in recent years, and it is recognised as a serious issue: According to the Office... Westminster News
Are Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) being used to conceal unlawful discrimination, harassment or abuse at work? Women and Equalities Committee launches new inquiry 13th November 2018 Are Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) being used to conceal unlawful discrimination, harassment or abuse at work? Women and Equalities Committee launches new... Westminster News
Maria Miller MP, “Regrettable to characterise any form of hate crime as just a 'deserving issue" 1st November 2018 Responding to the speech made by Chief Constable Sara Thornton at NPCC and the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners conference, Maria Miller MP for... Westminster News
Government must act to tackle street harassment of women and girls: new report by Women and Equalities Committee 23rd October 2018 The Government has a strong reputation for taking seriously the prevention of sexual abuse and violence overseas, but is failing to address the problem at home... Westminster News