Member of the Joint Committee On Human Rights

Dean has been a member of the Human Rights (Joint Committee) since the 2nd March 2020. The Joint Committee on Human Rights consists of twelve members, appointed from both the House of Commons and the House of Lords. The committee examines matters relating to human rights within the United Kingdom, as well as scrutinising every Government Bill for its compatibility with human rights. 

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During the committee sessions, Dean has raised questions around practical measures to address racism, the effects of coronavirus on families with a parent in prison, protecting young people in hospital settings during the pandemic, visitation rights in care homes and safeguarding for people with learning disabilities or autistic people.

For a full list of current and previous report and inquiries visit the Joint Committee on Human Rights official website here. View many of Dean's questions to witnesses below.  

Dean Russell MP's Questions On The Joint Committee on Human Rights 

Dean is actively involved in the community and is leading local and national campaigns and initiatives to make a difference for people across Watford and around the UK. Use the links below to find out more. If you don't see something important to you, let Dean know via a quick community survey here.