These pages only show information for this committee from the start of 2020 onwards. Earlier information can be found on the previous version of the UK Parliament website.
View previous Women and Equalities Committee website9 current inquiries
Inquiries allow committees to consider oral and written evidence on a particular topic. They usually result in the publication of a report.
Changing the perfect picture: an inquiry into body image
Report:
Published
On 9 April 2021
Govt. response:
Due by
On 9 June 2021
Opened 26 March 2020
Unequal impact? Coronavirus, disability and access to services
Report:
Published
On 22 December 2020
Govt. response:
Overdue
Since 22 February 2021
Opened 9 June 2020
Unequal impact? Coronavirus and the gendered economic impact
Report:
Published
On 9 February 2021
Govt. response:
Overdue
Since 9 April 2021
Opened 9 June 2020
Unequal impact? Coronavirus and BAME people
Report:
Published
On 15 December 2020
Govt. response:
Published
On 5 March 2021
Opened 9 June 2020
One off session: The impact of coronavirus on children’s education
Opened 22 September 2020
Reform of the Gender Recognition Act
Opened 28 October 2020
The role of the GEO: embedding equalities across Government
Opened 13 January 2021
Take up of the COVID-19 vaccines in BAME communities and women
Opened 11 February 2021
Gender Sensitive Parliament
Opened 23 February 2021
Non-inquiry work
Non-inquiry sessions
Non-inquiry sessions are brief packages of work that will not necessarily result in a report. They may be used to revisit previous inquiry topics or take evidence on a topical matter.
Pre-appointment hearings
People nominated to certain public offices may be examined by a committee to assess their suitability and plans for the role.
Latest news
Government approach to negative body image ‘dangerous’
A new report into body image has branded the Government's approach to eating disorders and tackling poor body image potentially harmful.
9 April 2021
Government failing BAME communities and young women on vaccine take-up
A letter from the Women and Equalities Committee has criticised the Government for failing BAME communities and young women on vaccine take-up.
27 March 2021
Black history and cultural diversity campaigners nominated for Petition Campaign of the Year
The nominees for the inaugural Petition Campaign of the Year Award have been announced.
24 March 2021
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