Biography
The Lord Bishop of Gloucester has engaged primarily through debate speeches on criminal justice and end-of-life legislation, with particular focus on the implications for vulnerable prison populations. His contributions to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill highlighted concerns about whether assisted dying provisions adequately protect prisoners, and he submitted evidence to the Justice and Home Affairs Committee inquiry on prison reform. His engagement reflects a sustained interest in how policy changes affect those in custodial settings rather than the full range of health and social care topics listed.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
“My Lords, as Anglican Bishop for prisons, I wholeheartedly welcome this debate and this excellent report. It is also a privilege to follow two excellent maiden speeches. I submitted evidence to the committee, and I will continue to bang the drum for reform.”
Record by topic
- Public health & prevention247th of 6886.5
- Assisted dying170th of 3714.0
- Palliative & end of life care294th of 5684.0
- GP access205th of 2412.0
- Maternity & neonatal363rd of 4382.0
- Mental health750th of 8802.0
- Cancer503rd of 6222.0
- Elderly care & frailty166th of 2362.0
What they’ve said
“…related to inequalities and making sure that those who have worse access to care are not more likely to choose assisted dying. The prison population are therefore a key group that must be considered, since their health and access to healthcare are worse than that of the general population.”
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill · 2025-12-12 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…There are many reasons why I believe that assisted dying may not be a fair choice for the general population, as things stand, but today I am shining a spotlight, as has already been said, on the prison population.”
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill · 2025-12-12 · Read on Hansard ↗
“My Lords, I declare an interest as Anglican bishop to His Majesty’s prisons in England and Wales. I, too, pay tribute to the late Baroness Newlove, not least in her role as Victims’ Commissioner.”
Sentencing Bill · 2025-11-12 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Pregnant women in prison are seven times more likely to suffer a stillbirth, twice as likely to give birth prematurely, twice as likely to give birth to a baby that needs specialist neonatal care and five times more likely to miss vital midwifery appointments due to staffing issues.”
Sentencing Guidelines (Pre-sentence Reports) Bill · 2025-05-19 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…not least through an imaginative rethink of sentencing, including different and appropriate care of those with mental health problems and addiction. Children are also dealt with differently, and I hope that in due course I will be able to share more of what I believe we could learn.”
King’s Speech · 2024-07-24 · Read on Hansard ↗
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