A roundup of the instances of Bishop Rachel bringing questions or speaking for amendments in the House of Lords this week.
Monday Mar 15
"What is the Government doing to ensure that motherhood is properly highlighted in pre-sentencing reports …"
– Bishop Rachel speaking yesterday in the @UKHouseofLords @churchstate @TheNelsonTrust @WIP_live @PRTuk @ShonaMinson #mothersinprison pic.twitter.com/nZrRYiLdqR
— The Diocese of Gloucester (@GlosDioc) March 16, 2021
Tuesday Mar 16
Bishop Rachel has successfully moved amendment 70 to the Domestic Abuse Bill. She divided the House, moving 318 to 269.
WATCH IN FULL ????https://t.co/AW627ZUGGQ @churchstate @BishGloucester @TheNelsonTrust @boaztrust @churchofengland @SBSisters pic.twitter.com/TQuT2hGuBt
— The Diocese of Gloucester (@GlosDioc) March 16, 2021
"Change the story, identify the gendered drivers of violence, and engage the people where they live, work, learn and play"
– Bishop Rachel asked a question today on the repeat statement on Policing and Preventing #ViolenceAgainstWomen@churchstate @TheNelsonTrust #SarahEverard pic.twitter.com/PKiarr4LKz
— The Diocese of Gloucester (@GlosDioc) March 16, 2021
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