The Church of England in Parliament

On 16th April 2026, the House of Lords debated the Crime and Policing Bill. Votes were held on amendments to the bill, in which a Bishop took part. Division 2: The Bishop of Southwark took part in a vote on an amendment to the bill tabled by Lord Davies of Gower on fly-tipping. The amendment …

The Bishop of Southwark asked a question on inclusion of religious groups in planning for Local Resilience Forums on 16th April 2026:   The Lord Bishop of Southwark: My Lords, guidance on emergency preparedness issued under the Civil Contingencies Act to the emergency responders who make up local resilience forums includes reference in chapter 14 to use of … ...

On 15th April 2026, the House of Lords debated amendments to the Victims and Courts Bill. Votes were held on these amendments, in which a Bishop took part: Division 1: The Bishop of Southwark took part in a vote on an amendment tabled by Lord Keen of Elie on the publication of court transcripts. The …

The Bishop of Southwark asked a question on the reaction of neighbouring states to changes to the Zimbabwean constitution that would allow the current President to stand for a third term in office on 15th April 2026: The Lord Bishop of Southwark: My Lords, as I have said on previous occasions, my diocese of Southwark …

On 14th April 2026, the Bishop of Southwark spoke in support of two regret motions regarding the Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules published on 5th March 2026, expressing concern regarding the impact of the changes on refugees, family reunion, and discourse surrounding migration: The Lord Bishop of Southwark: My Lords, it is a privilege …