On 15th January 2018 the House of Lords considered the Government’s Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill at its Report Stage. Several bishops took part in two votes on amendments to the Bill:
Division 1
Lord Collins of Highbury moved amendment 3, in clause 1, page 2, line 8, at end to insert:
“( ) promote the resolution of armed conflicts or the protection of civilians in conflict zones,
( ) promote compliance with international humanitarian and human rights law,
( ) contribute to multilateral efforts to prevent the spread and use of weapons and materials of mass destruction, or
( ) promote respect for human rights, democracy, the rule of law and good governance.”
The House divided: Contents: 235 | Not Contents: 188 | Result: Government defeat.
The Archbishop of Canterbury and Bishops of Durham, Leeds and Lincoln voted ‘Content’.
Division 2
Lord Judge moved amendment 45, in clause 16, page 14, line 13, to leave out paragraph (a).
The House divided: Contents: 209 | Not Contents: 191 | Result: Government defeat.
The Bishops of Derby and Durham voted Content.
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