Biography
The Lord Archbishop of York has engaged with end-of-life and assisted dying legislation through three debate speeches, expressing concern that inadequate and regionally variable palliative care provision could lead to coercion of vulnerable people if assisted dying were permitted. He has articulated faith-based perspectives on the issue, emphasising relational aspects of how society cares for its members. He also spoke on social cohesion following the Southport attack in July 2024.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
“…I also entirely accept the desire from everyone in this House for better-funded palliative care. However, I need something to be explained. Taken that palliative care is inadequate and underfunded, and taken that there are huge regional variations, what I do not understand is the noble and learned Lord’s confidence tha…”
Record by topic
- Palliative & end of life care294th of 5684.0
- Assisted dying277th of 3712.0
- Cancer503rd of 6222.0
- Mental health750th of 8802.0
What they’ve said
“…Several speakers said there were too many safeguards; others, that provision for assisted dying ought to be expanded. As the noble and right reverend Lord, Lord Harries, pointed out, if this is where compassion leads, the logic of compassion demands the scope be widened.”
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill · 2025-09-19 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…ve serious work to do to mitigate the impacts it will continue to have on our hearts, our relationships and our mental health. Why should platforms be allowed to continue to call themselves platforms? We are in danger of losing the philosophical debate, for surely, they are public spaces and should be regulated accordi…”
Social Cohesion and Community during Periods of Change · 2024-12-06 · Read on Hansard ↗
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