In December 2017, the Women and Equalities Select Committee (WEC) launched an inquiry into sexism and sexual harassment faced by women.
They want to investigate why it happens, what the impact is and how to prevent it.
“Warning bells are sounding that rights women have gained during 42 years of EU Membership could be at risk, and in some instances wiped out.” This is according to the Deeds Not Words colloquium report, published in January 2018.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) have created a survey for people who have experienced, witnessed or offered support to those experiencing sexual harassment in the workplace.
This January 2018 survey will help the EHRC understand what measures could help prevent this from occurring in the future.
This January 2018 survey will the EHRC understand what measures could help prevent this from occurring in the future.Â
The Government has responded to the review of Black, Asian and minority ethnic people’s treatment and outcomes in the criminal justice system, in December 2017.Â
The Public Accounts Committee launched an inquiry into mental health in prison in October 2017.  A report was published in December 2017.
The House of Commons Library have published an overview of the Public Sector Equality Duty, contained in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010, and Equality Impact Assessments.
The number of children living in relative poverty in the UK (after housing costs) has increased to 4 million in 2015/16, says a December 2017 report from CRAE.
The number of children living in relative poverty in the UK (after housing costs) has increased to 4 million in 2015/16.
This is from a December 2017 report from the Children’s Rights Alliance for England. This report assesses how well the Government is meeting its obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
There is a chronic national shortage of Gypsy and Traveller sites in England, says a December 2017 briefing (pdf) from Friends, Families and Travellers.
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has published the ninth report in its World Migration series:  World Migration Report 2018.
A Fairer Scotland for All, published in December 2017, sets out the key actions Scottish Government will take over this Parliamentary session to drive positive change for minority ethnic communities.
