Secure 16 to 19 Academies Bill: Bishop of Leicester expresses support for goals of bill from Bishops Benches

The Bishop of Leicester spoke at the second reading of the Secure 16 to 19 Academies Bill on 24th October 2025, emphasising the strong support for the bill on the Bishops Benches and the need to ensure children in custody are treated with fairness and consideration:

The Lord Bishop of Leicester: My Lords, I rise to speak in support of this Bill, at the encouragement of the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Derby, who regrets that she cannot be in her place today.

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