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 Human Rights (Joint Committee) website5 current inquiries
Inquiries allow committees to consider oral and written evidence on a particular topic. They usually result in the publication of a report.
The Government’s response to Covid-19: human rights implications
Report:
Published
On 21 September 2020
Govt. response:
Published
On 5 January 2021
Opened 19 March 2020
Freedom of Expression
Opened 6 November 2020
The Government's response to covid-19: human rights implications of long lockdown
Report:
Published
On 5 May 2021
Govt. response:
Published
On 15 July 2021
Opened 30 November 2020
The Government’s Independent Human Rights Act Review
Report:
Published
On 8 July 2021
Govt. response:
Due by
On 8 September 2021
Opened 21 January 2021
Proposal for a draft Bereavement Benefits (Remedial) Order 2021
Written evidence:
Accepting
Deadline 17 September 2021
Opened 21 July 2021
Non-inquiry work
Legislative scrutiny
Legislative scrutiny focuses on a particular piece of legislation, sometimes in draft form. The committee might consider it in private, or may take evidence.
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
Nationality and Borders Bill: Legislative Scrutiny
The Committee undertakes legislative scrutiny of the Nationality and Borders Bill
26 July 2021
Joint Committee on Human Rights calls for written submissions on the draft Bereavement Benefits (Remedial) Order 2021
Committee calls for written submissions on the draft Bereavement Benefits (Remedial) Order 2021
22 July 2021
Lord Chancellor questioned on Human Rights Act reforms
Joint Committee on Human Rights examines implications of the Ministry of Justice’s legislative and policy agenda
13 July 2021
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Contact us
The Committee is unable to look into individual cases
- Email: jchr@parliament.uk
- Phone: 020 7219 2467 (General enquries) / 020 7219 8430 (Media enquiries)
- Address: Joint Committee on Human Rights, Houses of Parliament. London. SW1A 0AA