Biography
The Lord Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich has engaged with mental health and learning disability issues primarily through debate speeches in the House of Lords. In his contribution to the Youth Justice Board Bill debate, he highlighted the complex needs of young people in contact with the youth justice system, noting how mental health and trauma vulnerabilities can contribute to exploitation and involvement in crime. His engagement reflects a focus on the intersection between specialist support needs and the systems responsible for vulnerable young people.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
“…Suffolk’s looked-after children and care leavers, who are at much greater risk of poor mental health and social exclusion, and are over-represented in the justice system. County lines activity provides a clear example of the importance of meeting complex needs with specialist expertise.”
Record by topic
- Learning disability & autism756th of 8992.0
- Mental health750th of 8802.0
What they’ve said
“My Lords, I am grateful for the opportunity to make my maiden speech in this House. I begin by expressing my sincere gratitude for the warm welcome I have received from all sides.”
King’s Speech · 2026-05-18 · Read on Hansard ↗
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