On 10th March 2026, the House of Lords debated the Victims and Courts Bill. Votes were held on amendments to the bill, in which a Bishop took part:
Division 1:
The Bishop of Manchester took part in a vote on an amendment tabled by Baroness Brinton to insert the new clause Access to free court transcripts for victims into the bill.
The amendment was agreed.
Content: 273 / Not Content: 180
The Bishop of Manchester voted Content.
Division 2:
The Bishop of Manchester took part in a vote on an amendment tabled by Baroness Brinton to insert the new clause Application of the victims’ code in respect of victims of murder, manslaughter or infanticide abroad into the bill.
The amendment was agreed. Content: 257 / Not Content: 174
The Bishop of Manchester voted Content.
Division 3:
The Bishop of Manchester took part in a vote on an amendment tabled by Lord Keen of Elie to insert the new clause Publication of court transcripts of sentencing remarks.
The amendment was agreed. Content: 252 / Not Content: 171
The Bishop of Manchester voted Content.
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