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) 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.
Proposal for a draft State Immunity Act 1978 (Remedial) Order
Report:
Published
On 12 July 2022
Govt. response:
Overdue
Since 12 September 2022
Opened 19 May 2022
Human Rights Ombudsperson
Opened 12 May 2022
Human Rights Act Reform
Report:
Published
On 13 April 2022
Govt. response:
Published
On 14 July 2022
Opened 11 January 2022
The right to family life: adoption of children of unmarried women 1949-1976
Report:
Published
On 15 July 2022
Govt. response:
Overdue
Since 15 September 2022
Opened 23 September 2021
Protecting human rights in care settings
Report:
Published
On 22 July 2022
Govt. response:
Overdue
Since 22 September 2022
Opened 20 September 2021
Proposal for a draft Bereavement Benefits (Remedial) Order 2021
Report:
Published
On 12 November 2021
Govt. response:
Overdue
Since 12 January 2022
Opened 21 July 2021
The Government’s Independent Human Rights Act Review
Report:
Published
On 8 July 2021
Govt. response:
Overdue
Since 8 September 2021
Opened 21 January 2021
Freedom of Expression
Opened 6 November 2020
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
Human Rights Act Review chair questioned on Bill of Rights reforms
Joint Committee on Human Rights hears from the Chair of the Independent Human Rights Act Review, Sir Peter Gross
6 September 2022
Care users need stronger human rights protections – JCHR report finds
Joint Committee on Human Rights publishes report on protecting human rights in care settings
22 July 2022
Official apology sought in recognition of lasting suffering caused by adoption practices in 1950s-1970s involving unmarried mothers - JCHR
Official apology sought in recognition of lasting suffering caused by adoption practices in 1950s-1970s involving unmarried mothers - JCHR
15 July 2022
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Contact us
The Committee is unable to look into individual cases
- Email: jchr@parliament.uk
- Phone: 020 7219 4710 (General enquiries) / 020 7219 8430 (Media enquiries)
- Address: Joint Committee on Human Rights, Houses of Parliament. London. SW1A 0AA