Baroness Berridge
Conservative - Life peer
Joined House of Lords: 18th January 2011
1 APPG Officer Position (as of 1 Sep 2026)
Faith and Society4 APPG Memberships
Adoption and Permanence, Care-Experienced Children and Young People, Christians in Parliament, Sepsis5 Former APPG Officer Positions
Adoption and Permanence, Commonwealth, Cultural Heritage, North Korea, Religion or BeliefDivision Voting information
Baroness Berridge voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 19 Conservative Aye votes vs 35 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 206 Noes - 45
Debates during the 2024 Parliament
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Sparring Partners
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)
(29 debate interactions)
(23 debate interactions)
Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions)
(17 debate interactions)
Department Debates
(69 debate contributions)
(24 debate contributions)
(13 debate contributions)
(9 debate contributions)
Legislation Debates
(16,231 words contributed)
(11,801 words contributed)
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(1,147 words contributed)
Lords initiatives
These initiatives were driven by Baroness Berridge, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.
Baroness Berridge has not introduced any legislation before Parliament
Baroness Berridge has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting
Latest 9 Written Questions
(View all written questions)1 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Questions
(View all Baroness Berridge's Defra questions)The Animal Sentience Committee was established by the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022 to furnish accountability to Parliament for the consideration of the welfare of sentient animals in Ministerial decisions. The Committee decide which policy decisions to select for the purpose of producing a report. There is no power in statute for the Government to direct the work of the Committee.
There are currently no distinct statutory provisions relating specifically to the ownership or treatment of pets for the purposes of financial proceedings on divorce.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
The Government values the contribution of jurors throughout the year.
Since the âJuror Appreciation Weekâ initiative was launched in 2024, the Government has supported awareness-raising across a range of channels, including social media, blogs and other digital content, which has seen strong public engagement with the materials we have shared.
In 2026, we supported Juror Appreciation Week through communications recognising the contribution of jurors and promoting information about jury service and the support available to jurors. This included a student myth-busting video, a social media poll, a podcast on jury service, juror information content and publication of the evaluation of the Enhanced Support for Jurors pilot.
More widely, the Government remains committed to recognising the important contribution made by jurors and continues to promote awareness of jury service and juror support through its wider communications and operational activity.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Justice)
The Government values the contribution of jurors throughout the year.
Since the âJuror Appreciation Weekâ initiative was launched in 2024, the Government has supported awareness-raising across a range of channels, including social media, blogs and other digital content, which has seen strong public engagement with the materials we have shared.
In 2026, we supported Juror Appreciation Week through communications recognising the contribution of jurors and promoting information about jury service and the support available to jurors. This included a student myth-busting video, a social media poll, a podcast on jury service, juror information content and publication of the evaluation of the Enhanced Support for Jurors pilot.
More widely, the Government remains committed to recognising the important contribution made by jurors and continues to promote awareness of jury service and juror support through its wider communications and operational activity.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Justice)
Jury service is an important civic duty, and the Government is committed to ensuring jurors feel supported throughout their service. The Government did not undertake a specific assessment of the support provided to jurors by Samaritans between 2022 and 2025. During this period, jurors experiencing distress were signpost by HMCTS to Samaritansâ, alongside support available through their GP.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Justice)
Jury service is an important civic duty. Whilst many people find it worthwhile, we recognise that some trials can be challenging.
The âEnhanced Support for Jurorsâ pilot concluded in March 2025 and is currently being evaluated. The results will help inform longer-term support for jurors, including in cases involving serious violence or sexual offending.
If a juror is left distressed by any aspect of their service, they are encouraged to seek specialist support through their GP or the NHS 111 helpline, which includes a dedicated mental health option.
Jury service is an important civic duty. Whilst many people find it worthwhile, we recognise that some trials can be challenging.
The âEnhanced Support for Jurorsâ pilot concluded in March 2025 and is currently being evaluated. The results will help inform longer-term support for jurors, including in cases involving serious violence or sexual offending.
If a juror is left distressed by any aspect of their service, they are encouraged to seek specialist support through their GP or the NHS 111 helpline, which includes a dedicated mental health option.
The Government is committed to establishing a judge-led inquiry into the issues raised by the attacks in Nottingham. Work is underway to establish the Inquiry and its Terms of Reference, and Ministers will update Parliament on it in due course.
The Government announced, on 6 December 2024, that it had invited the Law Commission to undertake a review of the law of homicide, including the full and partial defences to homicide, and the sentencing framework for murder. The Law Commission expects to begin work on this review later this year.