Dods People draws together a list of appointments in Westminster politics, the devolved administrations and the public affairs sector in the last week.

We cannot stand by and allow historic acts of sexual violence, often from many decades ago, to be ignored, says Jack Straw, International Ambassador for Justice for Lai Dai Han and former UK Foreign Secretary.

Dods Events' Alex Hancock reports on the recent Commons and Lords Rugby Union FC (CLRUFC) charity fixture, which was this year raised £10,000 divided between two charities: the Injured Players Foundation & Try for Change.

What further horror must people endure before the UK government decides ‘enough is enough’, asks Alison Thewliss MP.

It is no good to see Labour people demanding loyalty on the basis of being the lesser of two evils, says Wes Streeting MP. 

Despite decades of equality legislation across G7 members, there is still a big difference between the average earnings of men and women. As we leave the EU, the UK has a chance to set out our global leadership on issues which affect the day to day lives of all UK workers, says Baroness Buscombe. 

Labour MP Carolyn Harris asks questions about executive pay in the bookmaking sector and greater regulation for online gambling, following her successful campaigning on fixed odds betting terminals.

Exploring the tension between an open and transparent government in times of political turbulence.

Lib Dem Brexit Spokesperson Tom Brake MP has written to all Conservative leadership candidates calling on them to avoid a No-Deal Brexit adding: "What support would a Government under your premiership provide for the thousands of citizens who would likely lose their jobs if the UK left the EU without a deal?".

Chair of Parliament’s Justice Committee Bob Neill MP writes: "Michael Gove's ability to adapt to whichever job he is tasked with and, crucially, then to deliver on it, is a major strength, and one we need now in solving that most complex of conundrums – Brexit".

Westminster Hall is the oldest remaining part of the Mother of all Parliaments. In the latest in her series on the history of the Hall, Guinevere Poncia looks back on the key addresses from foreign leaders

More and more people are turning to surrogacy to start a family, yet the laws governing surrogacy came into effect in the mid-1980s and need updating, says the Law Commission. 

Labour MP Matt Western writes ahead of his parliamentary debate on ‘Local bus drivers' working hours’ which he says is “in the interests of public, passenger and driver safety”.

The Minister for Pensions and Financial Inclusion wants this country to be the best place in the world to grow old and his programme of reform is focused on achieving just that.

We need to act now or we will look back, as we do with the carnage wrought by asbestos, and think why we didn't act on air pollution, says Matthew Holder, Head of Campaigns at the British Safety Council. 

Given the economic and political backdrop, MPA urge a clear focus on the delivery of public spending which will improve economic efficiency and productivity. 

Symbols matter because societal attitudes reflect the way they are interpreted. Until we start a national conversation of how we change and adapt these signs to reflect any and all disabilities, we will continue to marginalise a significant proportion of people who are disabled, says Martin Whitfield MP. 

Conservative MP Bim Afolami writes about his House of Commons Adjournment debate on the topic of Transport in Hertfordshire.

A new poll of Conservative Party members finds overwhelming support for assisted dying proposals. By a margin of more than 3:1, members across the party want to see a change in the law, says Dignity in Dying. 

The construction community and policymakers need to understand the opportunities and challenges which will arise from the largest infrastructure project the world has ever seen, argues Eddie Hughes MP.

The Conservative Government may have supported the Liberal Democrat commitment to build 300 thousand new homes a year, but unless they also support our demand for an ambitious delivery of social housing, they will fail to reach that figure, says Lord Shipley.

Sellafield Ltd’s Corporate Affairs manager Jamie Reed reflects on 18 years of successful dialogue between UK Government officials & representatives of the nuclear industry with Norwegian NGOs and nuclear regulator, local government and communities.

Dods People draws together a list of appointments in Westminster politics, the devolved administrations and the public affairs sector in the last week.

The importance of statistics and how they can shape our perceptions.