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 toContinue reading
Tag: justice
Bishop Rachel successfully moves amendment 70 in Domestic Abuse Bill
“I’m grateful for the support for this Amendment, which aims to provide migrant victims of abuse with temporary leave to remain, and access to public funds …
Bishop Rachel asks a question in the House of Lords on discrimination
“What plans do the Government have […] to tackle the root causes of bias and discrimination against women and girls?” See also: Fighting for Womens Justice hub page → Continue reading
Domestic Abuse: Bishop Rachel’s amendment on Migrant Victims of Abuse
Bishop Rachel has addressed the House of Lords on Amendment 151 (in her name); an amendment titled Migrant Victims of Abuse. This amendment seeks to ensure migrant victims of abuseContinue reading
Bishop Rachel speaks on the Domestic Abuse Bill in the House of Lords
Addressing the House of Lords remotely, Bishop Rachel speaks to amendments to the Domestic Abuse bill ~ about women being abused, and acting in self defence. Speaking in her roleContinue reading
Bishop Rachel raises concerns in the House of Lords
Bishop Rachel has been active this week in the House of Lords, asking questions on how the Government were enabling local communities (including faith communities) to invest and rebuild theirContinue reading
Domestic Abuse Bill ~ Bishop Rachel’s speech to the House of Lords
Bishop Rachel has spoken in the House of Lords on the Domestic Abuse Bill, celebrating the good work to date, yet also pushing for some important amendments. Watch here: FullContinue reading
New Ministerial meeting on urgent need to end the discharge of women prisoners to homelessness
A delegation from the Safe Homes for Women Leaving Prison Initiative, which is calling for an end to the discharge of women prisoners into homelessness, met with Lucy Frazer QCContinue reading
The Domestic Abuse Bill; What do we welcome and where does the bill need to do more?
Bishop Rachel in conversation with Nicole Jacobs, the Designate Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales …
Safe Homes for Women Leaving Prison
Since July 2019, following concerns raised in the course of our work about the high numbers of women leaving prison to no fixed abode, London Prisons Mission have led researchContinue reading
Podcast Episode 6: ‘Lockdown’ for women in prison. Bishop Rachel in conversation with the Governor of HMP Eastwood Park
Engagement: Living out Christ’s love and hope. Lockdown for those inside the prison service. With the impact of Covid-19 prisons across the country are facing many different challenges, so whatContinue reading
Bishop Rachel in Parliament: Women in prison and their children
In the virtual Lords on Thursday 23 April, Bishop Rachel asked Government about prisoners on short sentences, especially women and the children of offenders, and the impact of Covid-19 onContinue reading
Bishop Rachel speaks in the House of Lords on International Women’s Day
So much of what we’re talking about today is rooted both in women and girls being valued – and being able to value themselves
Bishop Rachel leads the debate in the House of Lords
House of Lords Thursday 27 February 2020 Bishop Rachel led a debate today in the House of Lords, on the case for improved early years intervention to support children andContinue reading
Bishop Rachel asked the Government about support for looked after and adopted children
Bishop Rachel asked a question in the House of Lords today, asking the government how they ensure that 16 and 17 year-olds, vulnerable to County Lines and exploitation, are providedContinue reading
Rachel shares her story in the House of Commons
At an event to highlight the importance of finding suitable accommodation for women released from prison, Rachel from Gloucester shared her extraordinary story.
Bishops push for better support for women released from prison.
The Bishop of Gloucester and the Bishop of Newcastle hosted an event in the House of Commons to highlight the importance of finding suitable accommodation for women released from prison.Continue reading
Bishop Rachel speaks in the House of Lords
Bishop Rachel has made a speech to the House of Lords on women in prison and the need for properly funded implementation of Female Offender Strategy. She said, “Family separationContinue reading
Bishop Rachel leading change to women’s judicial system
The Bishop of Gloucester hosted an event in the House of Lords on Monday 15 October, to challenge the effectiveness of the recently launched Female Offender Strategy. Her aim isContinue reading
Lisa shares her story in the House of Lords
At an event to highlight the importance of finding suitable accommodation for women released from prison, Rachel from Gloucester shared her extraordinary story.
Bishop Rachel calls for women’s justice system to be changed.
The Bishop of Gloucester, the Right Revd Rachel Treweek will introduce a debate in the House of Lords today, calling for a change to the way women are sentenced. BishopContinue reading
Bishop Rachel launches exhibition during Prisons Week
Gloucester Cathedral has partnered with the Bishop of Gloucester, the Right Revd Rachel Treweek and the Nelson Trust, a charity that works with women with multiple and complex needs, toContinue reading
Be Bold For Change: the speeches
Six organisations stand together with the Diocese of Gloucester to bring a challenge to the House of Lords
