Throughout my time in parliament, first in the House of Commons, and now in the House of Lords, assisted suicide has been a subject of serious and sustained debate. My views are well known, and my basis for them is based on principles and practicalities. First, legalising assisted suicide undermines the inherent dignity and worth of every... Read more » The post Lord Alton: ‘Peers have a duty to scrutinise the flawed assisted suicide bill’ appeared first on Politics.co.uk.| Politics.co.uk
Unlike the House of Commons, which underwent major ‘democratic’ reform in the 19th century, the Lords remained virtually unchanged during the entire Victorian period. With a new hereditary peers bi…| The Victorian Commons
The Assisted Dying Bill has been approved by the House of Commons. But to become law, it also needs the approval of the House of Lords. What constitutional role will the Lords play in this process — and would it be undemocratic for the unelected upper chamber to block the Bill? The Terminally Ill Adults […]| Public Law for Everyone
The House of Commons has passed the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill to provide for assisted dying in specified circumstances and there has been speculation in the media – mainstream and so…| The Norton View
Today, the Tory grandee was sworn into the House of Lords, entering the nobility at long last.| New Statesman
Bishop Steven speaks during the recent House of Lords debate on the Future of News.| Bishop Steven's Blog
A story from PA media: Demonstrators disrupt House of Lords to demand abolition of unelected chamber Nick Lester and Abbie Llewelyn, PA Political Staff, 20 March 2025 Protesters have disrupted proc…| Equality by lot
Bishop Steven took part in a House of Lords debate on artificial intelligence on Monday, 10 February.| Bishop Steven's Blog
Each year, as regular readers will know, I put down a question asking how many items of correspondence have been received in the Palace of Westminster and, of those, what proportion goes to the House of Lords. At the start … Continue reading →| The Norton View
There was a notable occasion in the Lords last night when backbenchers combined against the Government and Opposition front benches to pass an amendment which was opposed by the Government and with…| The Norton View
My Lords it is an honour to take part in this debate. I congratulate Baroness Kidron on her excellent introduction and with others look forward very much to the maiden speech of Baroness Cass. The Diocese of Oxford where I serve has 285 Church schools. We share in the education of over 60,000 children through […] The post The mental health and attention span of our children is at stake appeared first on Bishop Steven's Blog.| Bishop Steven's Blog
Bishop Steven asked the government for response and action regarding plans for parity with Electric Vehicle policies.| Bishop Steven's Blog
Bishop Steven told the House about an interfaith peace vigil which was held in Oxford recently, bringing together diverse communities from across the city in a call for peace, remembrance and unity. Here is the text of his speech: My Lords, I want to thank the Minister for her very, very compassionate and clear speech, […] The post House of Lords debate on Gaza and conflict in the Middle East appeared first on Bishop Steven's Blog.| Bishop Steven's Blog
I wear several hats that can largely be subsumed under two broad, but not mutually exclusive, headings of academic and parliamentary. At the end of last week, I was wearing my academic hat when I was in Brussels delivering a … Continue reading →| The Norton View
The UK institute Demos describes itself as follows: Founded in 1993 in response to a shortage of new ideas in British politics, we’ve spent three decades cementing our place as a trusted expert on …| Equality by lot
Following the state opening of Parliament on Wednesday, 17 July, the House of Lords debate the King's speech. Bishop Steven raises three themes, work and technology, the opportunity and risks of data and the wellbeing of children and the vulnerable using technology.| Bishop Steven's Blog
Back in 2017, after a minor campaign of harassment, Guardian columnist George Monbiot weighed in on sortition. At the time his verdict was that the idea was nothing short of “a formula for disaster…| Equality by lot
Bishop Steven speaks during the House of Lords debate on support for persecuted Christians around the world. My Lords, may I too add my congratulations and appreciation to Baroness Foster for securing this important debate and for her comprehensive and moving survey and speech. It is also a pleasure to follow the noble Lord Lord […] The post Debate on support for persecuted Christians around the world appeared first on Bishop Steven's Blog.| Bishop Steven's Blog