Joint Committee on Human Rights continues inquiry into Democracy, Privacy, Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Association
Link: Facebook and Twitter answer questions on online threats to MPs
Source: Parliamentary News
Joint Committee on Human Rights continues inquiry into Democracy, Privacy, Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Association
Link: Facebook and Twitter answer questions on online threats to MPs
Source: Parliamentary News
The Constitution Committee hears evidence on Wednesday 1 May at 10.30am
Link: Lord Chancellor questioned by Committee
Source: Parliamentary News
Privacy and freedom of expression are both fundamental rights that are equally vital to our society, democracy and way of life. But they can sometimes appear to be in conflict with each other. Our data protection laws aim to reconcile these rights and achieve a crucial balance. But it is important that those organisations engaged in journalism know how to apply the requirements and exemptions in practice.
Link: Helping us strike the right balance between journalism and data protection
Source: ICO .org.uk
Communications Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 30 April at 3.30pm
Link: Wolf Hall director and producer discuss TV production sector
Source: Parliamentary News
Foreign Affairs Committee continues inquiry into Global Britain and South America
Link: Human rights and the rule of law in South America examined
Source: Parliamentary News
News from the seventh Interparliamentary Forum on Brexit.
Link: Joint Statement from The Interparliamentary Forum on Brexit
Source: Parliamentary News
The UK is participating in a five-month long programme of activities focused on innovation in environmental management and global trade relationships.
Link: Press release: UK Garden and Pavilion unveiled at Beijing Expo 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases
Economic Affairs Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 30 April at 3.35pm
Link: Secretary of State for Health and Social care questioned by Committee
Source: Parliamentary News
Jeremy Hunt pays first visit to Africa as Foreign Secretary taking in five countries – Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria, Ethiopia and Kenya.
Link: Press release: Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt: UK wants to be partner of choice across Africa
Source: Gov Press Releases
These Regulations, which extend to England and Wales, make provision about information relating to taxis and private hire vehicles as part of the aim of securing compliance with Articles 13(1) and 23(1) of Directive 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 May 2008 on ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe.
Link: The Air Quality (Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles Database) (England and Wales) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk