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Ministers have been criticised after it emerged they will not adopt a definition of Islamophobia demanded by MPs and Muslim groups.
Is it any wonder that survivors of sexual violence do not report to the police or drop charges along the way, when we look at the process by which these individuals must go through, asks Robert Halfon MP.
Liberal Democrat Justice Spokesperson Wera Hobhouse MP is calling on the Government to stop letting down domestic abuse survivors and to bring back the Domestic Abuse Bill, so it can be promptly passed into law.
Three organisations that have failed to report their gender pay gap information on time for the second year in a row have today been publicly named and shamed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
Knife crime has dominated headlines, engulfed parliamentary discussions and debates for years, and yet the heightened awareness and publicity has had no significant impact on reducing the problem, writes Laura Hutchinson.
Threats against MPs have reached record levels in the wake of the Brexit referendum, police chiefs have revealed.
By ensuring that regional economic growth provides access to opportunity for all and doesn’t leave anyone behind, we’ll be one step closer to creating a truly fair England where opportunities are shared equally across the country, says Caroline Waters, Deputy Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
CEO Veterans Aid Dr Hugh Milroy responds to Paul Sweeney MP’s call for equal citizenship rights for ‘second-class Commonwealth soldiers’
We must bring true equality to those who serve in our armed forces by granting them and their families the right to full British citizenship, says Paul Sweeney MP.
A Ukip MEP candidate is being investigated by police over rape comments he made about a Labour MP.
The UK and Welsh governments must do more to improve their record on preventing inhuman and degrading treatment across several areas, including immigration detention, healthcare and youth custody, the Equality and Human Rights Commission has warned.
Ministers have been condemned after a report revealed that the places hardest hit by cuts to youth services are likely to have seen the biggest increases in knife crime.
The Bishop of St Albans writes ahead of a question in the House of Lords on 'Impact of rural crime on farming communities'.
The next Queen’s Speech – originally expected in June – is likely to be delayed until at least the autumn as the Brexit stalemate drags on. Nikki da Costa looks at the Prime Minister’s options
The legal professions of England and Wales – solicitors, barristers and Chartered Legal Executives are joining together to mark Pride events in Birmingham, Bristol, Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Cardiff and London.
A correlation between school exclusions and involvement in knife crime means more must be done to improve early intervention to help pupils maintain their education, says Robert Halfon
British Safety Council’s campaigning and research work supports the aims of the World Day for Safety and Health at Work.
Former Health minister, Lib Dem MP Norman Lamb writes about a House of Commons debate relating to Restrictive Intervention of Children and Young People.
Labour has accused ministers of being "in denial" over the impact of police cuts as knife crime figures rose to record levels last year.
In order to investigate allegations of bullying, harassment and sexual misconduct in the House of Lords and across parliament, a more robust and independent system must be introduced, says Lord McFall of Alcluith
We have a duty to ensure all staff and peers feel safe and confident of the complaints procedure, writes Baroness Hussein-Ece
Theresa May has used her Easter message to highlight the plight of persecuted Christians around the world.
Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has sent a message of solidarity to persecuted Christians around the world to mark the end of Lent.
Theresa May has risked fresh Conservative anger over her departure plans after telling ministers to sign off on proposals for another Queen's Speech.