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188 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDPolicing and Prevention of Violence against WomenMy Lords, I too want to assure Sarah Everard’s family and friends of my thoughts and prayers. A couple of times in this House I have mentioned the work being done in Australia,…16 Mar 2021HANSARDPrisons: Self-harm Among Women PrisonersMy Lords, as has been said, anxiety is considerable for mothers in prison. The Visiting Mum scheme in HMP Eastwood Park found that the incidence of self-harm reduced when women…15 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill15 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I am very grateful to all noble Lords who have spoken. Again, I thank the Minister for her very full response and for her real passion about providing support for all…15 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I should like at the outset to acknowledge the assistance that I have received from Southall Black Sisters in preparing this amendment, and also thank the Minister for…15 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I spoke in support of Amendments 50 and 66 in Committee and have added my name to them again. I remind noble Lords of my interests as listed in the register. As ever, I…10 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, my friend the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Derby, who regrets that she cannot be here today, was pleased to support the noble Lord, Lord Polak, when his…10 Mar 2021HANSARDWomen’s EqualityI understand that the Government are investing over £67 million in the What Works to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls programme. What plans do they have to follow the lead…09 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I metaphorically rise to speak to Amendment 185. I am very grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Lister, for outlining the issues so clearly. It is a real honour to…10 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I am again glad to speak in this Committee and draw attention to my interests in the register. It is a great honour to follow the noble Lord, Lord Rosser, and I thank…08 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillI thank the Minister for her considered response and want to acknowledge her support and compassion for migrant victims of domestic abuse. The issue for me is still the one that…08 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I will speak to Amendments 139 and 140, to which I have added my name. I draw attention to my interests set out in the register. It is an immense privilege to support…03 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I am hugely encouraged by listening to all these debates around this Bill, because I know that every single one of us wants this Bill to be as good as it possibly can…27 Jan 2021HANSARDSerious Criminal Cases BacklogI draw attention to my interest on the register as the Anglican bishop for Her Majesty’s prisons. The backlog of cases has a serious impact on offenders, victims and witnesses. On…26 Jan 2021HANSARDSocial CapitalChurches and other faith communities bring together a diversity of people across all ages and backgrounds, and thus are often a strong source of social capital, as well as…25 Jan 2021HANSARDVaccine RolloutI wish to make two points and I draw attention to my interests as listed in the register. First, I am very concerned about prisons. There are reports that about 71 prisoners have…25 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillFollowing the informative speech of the noble Baroness, Lady Stroud, on these amendments I will be very brief. I simply would like an assurance from the Minister that all age…25 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Early Years SectorMy Lords, I thank the Minister for her Answer. The pandemic has deeply impacted the early years of many children’s lives. Given that pre-pandemic work by the Children’s…20 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Early Years SectorTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the wellbeing of children under five affected by the COVID-19 pandemic; and what steps they are taking to support…20 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I am glad to contribute to this vital debate and I draw attention to my interests as president of the Nelson Trust and as Anglican Bishop to Prisons. I note three…05 Jan 2021