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 website8 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
Opened 26 March 2020
Unequal impact: Coronavirus (Covid-19) and the impact on people with protected characteristics
Opened 30 March 2020
Unequal impact? Coronavirus, disability and access to services
Report:
Published
On 22 December 2020
Govt. response:
Due by
On 22 February 2021
Opened 9 June 2020
Unequal impact? Coronavirus and the gendered economic impact
Opened 9 June 2020
Unequal impact? Coronavirus and BAME people
Report:
Published
On 15 December 2020
Govt. response:
Due by
On 15 February 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
Written evidence:
Accepting
Deadline 17 February 2021
Opened 13 January 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
How can we put equalities at the heart of Government?
The Women and Equalities Committee is opening a new inquiry which will examine how the Government Equalities Office (GEO) is delivering on its responsibilities.
13 January 2021
Coronavirus: pandemic has had “profoundly adverse effects” on disabled people’s access to services
Disabled people have suffered a range of profoundly adverse effects from the pandemic, including starkly disproportionate deaths, says a report published today by the Women and Equalities Committee.
22 December 2020
TikTok, Snap and Facebook questioned on body image
The Women and Equalities Committee examines changing the perfect picture: an inquiry into body image
15 December 2020
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