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Baroness Gohir

Crossbench - Life peer

Became Member: 24th June 2022


Baroness Gohir is not an officer of any APPGs
3 APPG Memberships
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Autism, Women in Parliament
5 Former APPG Officer Positions
Aid Match, Britain-Pakistan Trade and Tourism, Kuwait, Muslim Women, Women in Contact with the Justice System
Baroness Gohir has no previous appointments


Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, Baroness Gohir has voted in 7 divisions, and never against the majority of their Party.
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Debates during the 2024 Parliament

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Sparring Partners
Baroness Merron (Labour)
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)
(4 debate interactions)
Lord Khan of Burnley (Labour)
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
(4 debate interactions)
Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour)
Minister of State (Home Office)
(4 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Home Office
(6 debate contributions)
Department of Health and Social Care
(4 debate contributions)
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Lords initiatives

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Baroness Gohir has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Baroness Gohir has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Latest 22 Written Questions

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6 Other Department Questions
25th Mar 2025
To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Collins of Highbury on 2 December 2024 (HL2826), what steps they will take to increase the number of cases related to religion and belief handled by the Equality Advisory and Support Service.

The Equality Advisory & Support Service (EASS) is a government-commissioned helpline that provides free advice and support to individuals in England, Scotland, and Wales on issues relating to equality and human rights.


The service provides advice in relation to all the protected characteristics covered in the Equality Act 2010. EASS has a dedicated Stakeholder Engagement Manager who undertakes engagement with organisations that represent the interests of those with protected characteristics that have contacted the service and with organisations that wish to establish links with the service in the future.

Lord Collins of Highbury
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
25th Mar 2025
To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Collins of Highbury on 2 December 2024 (HL2826), whether they collect data on the number of Muslims who contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service; and if not, what plans they have to do so.

The Equality Advisory & Support Service (EASS) is a government-commissioned helpline that provides free advice and support to individuals in England, Scotland, and Wales on issues relating to equality and human rights.

The EASS collects statistics on the protected characteristics related to the issue raised with the service, this includes if the issue relates to religion or belief. The statistics for the percentage of the cases related to religion and belief that were received from those who identified as Muslim is not collected. Individual characteristics are recorded if disclosed during the conversation.

Lord Collins of Highbury
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
24th Mar 2025
To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Collins of Highbury on 2 December 2024 (HL2825), which organisation was awarded the contract to operate the Equality Advisory and Support Service in the most recent competitive tendering process; how much funding they have allocated to this organisation each year since 2022; and what the timeline is for the review and reopening of the next competitive tendering process.

The Equality Advisory & Support Service (EASS) is a government-commissioned helpline that provides free advice and support to individuals in England, Scotland, and Wales on issues relating to equality and human rights. The last competitive tendering process was run in 2022, the resulting contract is still in place.


G4S was awarded the EASS contract in the last competitive tender process. The spend amount of the contract to date is £1,054,680 excl. VAT in the 2022/23 contract year, £1,104,180 excl. VAT in the 2023/24 contract year and £769,868 excl. VAT in the 2024/25 contract year. The reopening of the competitive tendering process will be ahead of the next contract juncture in June 2026.

Lord Collins of Highbury
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
27th Nov 2024
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the number of Muslim women who have been discriminated in the workplace due to their (1) faith, and (2) race, in each of the past six years.

The Government does not hold data on the number of Muslim women who have been discriminated against in the workplace due to their faith or race and as such no assessment has been made. We are committed to tackling all forms of workplace-based discrimination, including strengthening protections against combined discrimination.

Baroness Smith of Malvern
Minister of State (Minister for Women and Equalities)
25th Nov 2024
To ask His Majesty's Government how many calls the Equality Advisory and Support Service helpline received in each year between 2016 and 2023; and of those, how many and what percentage of calls were about religion and belief; and how many and what percentage of calls were received from those who identified as Muslim.

The Equality Advisory & Support Service (EASS) is a government-commissioned helpline that provides free advice and support to individuals in England, Scotland, and Wales on issues relating to equality and human rights.

The EASS statistics for overall contacts to the service and of those relating to religion or belief are listed below. The statistics for the percentage of the cases related to religion and belief that were received from those who identified as Muslim is not available.

Year

Overall Contacts

Religion and Belief

2016*

8,478

2.2%

2017

39,386

2.1%

2018

44,500

2.2%

2019

31,953

2.0%

2020

44,044

1.5%

2021

62,065

2.9%

2022

48,300

2.0%

2023

64,780

1.8%

*data for 2016 is from October 2016 until year end (3 months)

Lord Collins of Highbury
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
2nd Jun 2025
To ask His Majesty's Government how many calls the ACAS helpline received in each year between 2016 and 2024; of those, how many and what percentage of calls were about religion and belief; and how many and what percentage of calls were received from those who identified as Muslim.

Between the years 2016 and 2024, the Acas helpline received the following numbers of calls. Acas’ data on calls is not broken down into different religions and beliefs.

Year

Number of calls

Calls related to religion and beliefs

Percentage of helpline calls on religion and beliefs.

2016

960,400

1,262

0.13%

2017

776,400

977

0.13%

2018

710,000

843

0.12%

2019

784,000

1,084

0.14%

2020

750,100

805

0.11%

2021

662,200

1,002

0.15%

2022

640,200

1,009

0.16%

2023

621,500

1,121

0.18%

2024

569,300

1,179

0.21%

Baroness Jones of Whitchurch
Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
2nd Jun 2025
To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Hanson of Flint on 9 December 2024 (HL2824), what assessment they have made of the prevalence of transnational marriage abandonment cases for 2024 and 2025.

Since 31 January 2024 those who find themselves a victim of domestic abuse in the form of transnational marriage abandonment (TMA) can apply for entry clearance (Indefinite Leave to Enter (ILE)) under Appendix Victim of Domestic Abuse to the Immigration Rules.

Data on the number of applications under the TMA route is published each quarter on gov.uk under the category ‘Settlement VDA LTE’: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682b151450dbd3ce8372abb4/visas-status-and-immigration-data-q1-2025.ods.

The data shows there were 9 cases in 2024 Q1, 17 in Q2, 34 in Q3, 23 in Q4. For 2025 the data shows there were 12 cases in Q1.

Prior to this, cases of TMA were not distinguishable in published statistics. We will continue to monitor the prevalence of TMA cases over time.

Lord Hanson of Flint
Minister of State (Home Office)
24th Feb 2025
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of whether organisations led-by and for Muslim women which address violence against women and girls in their communities receive adequate funding.

The Home Office does not currently hold any grants with specific faith-centric specialist services regarding Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). The Home Office has supported a range of specialist 'by and for' services, including services for Black and minoritised women, and is assured that Muslim women are appropriately represented in the demographics of victims supported by those organisations.

On 28 November, the Government announced a funding increase of £30 million, meaning a total investment of £160m in the Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation Grant in 2025-26. This will enable local authorities to invest in essential support in frontline safe accommodation services. Furthermore, the Home Office has been able to continue the majority of grants held by Interpersonal Abuse Unit for the next financial year 2025-26. This includes support for migrant victims, delivery of the national VAWG Helplines, and specialist support for children affected by domestic abuse.

This Government is aware of the gaps in 'by and for' provision across England and Wales. The Duty to Collaborate provisions of the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 which, once implemented, will ensure a more strategic approach to local commissioning in England for victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and serious violence. It will require Police and Crime Commissioners, local authorities, and Integrated Care Boards to collaborate when commissioning and, as part of this, consult on, produce, and implement a joint local strategy and needs assessment which demonstrates how they are fulfilling this duty.

Lord Hanson of Flint
Minister of State (Home Office)
24th Feb 2025
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of whether faith-centric women's organisations which address violence against women and girls in their communities receive adequate funding.

The Home Office does not currently hold any grants with specific faith-centric specialist services regarding Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). The Home Office has supported a range of specialist 'by and for' services, including services for Black and minoritised women, and is assured that Muslim women are appropriately represented in the demographics of victims supported by those organisations.

On 28 November, the Government announced a funding increase of £30 million, meaning a total investment of £160m in the Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation Grant in 2025-26. This will enable local authorities to invest in essential support in frontline safe accommodation services. Furthermore, the Home Office has been able to continue the majority of grants held by Interpersonal Abuse Unit for the next financial year 2025-26. This includes support for migrant victims, delivery of the national VAWG Helplines, and specialist support for children affected by domestic abuse.

This Government is aware of the gaps in 'by and for' provision across England and Wales. The Duty to Collaborate provisions of the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 which, once implemented, will ensure a more strategic approach to local commissioning in England for victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and serious violence. It will require Police and Crime Commissioners, local authorities, and Integrated Care Boards to collaborate when commissioning and, as part of this, consult on, produce, and implement a joint local strategy and needs assessment which demonstrates how they are fulfilling this duty.

Lord Hanson of Flint
Minister of State (Home Office)
24th Feb 2025
To ask His Majesty's Government what organisations are planned to receive funding from the Home Office to tackle violence against women and girls in the 2025–26 financial year; and of these organisations, how many are faith-centric organisations, and how many are led-by and run for Muslim women.

The Home Office does not currently hold any grants with specific faith-centric specialist services regarding Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). The Home Office has supported a range of specialist 'by and for' services, including services for Black and minoritised women, and is assured that Muslim women are appropriately represented in the demographics of victims supported by those organisations.

On 28 November, the Government announced a funding increase of £30 million, meaning a total investment of £160m in the Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation Grant in 2025-26. This will enable local authorities to invest in essential support in frontline safe accommodation services. Furthermore, the Home Office has been able to continue the majority of grants held by Interpersonal Abuse Unit for the next financial year 2025-26. This includes support for migrant victims, delivery of the national VAWG Helplines, and specialist support for children affected by domestic abuse.

This Government is aware of the gaps in 'by and for' provision across England and Wales. The Duty to Collaborate provisions of the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 which, once implemented, will ensure a more strategic approach to local commissioning in England for victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and serious violence. It will require Police and Crime Commissioners, local authorities, and Integrated Care Boards to collaborate when commissioning and, as part of this, consult on, produce, and implement a joint local strategy and needs assessment which demonstrates how they are fulfilling this duty.

Lord Hanson of Flint
Minister of State (Home Office)
24th Feb 2025
To ask His Majesty's Government what organisations are being funded by the Home Office to tackle violence against women and girls in this financial year; and of these organisations, how many are faith-centric organisations, and how many are led-by and run for Muslim women.

The Home Office does not currently hold any grants with specific faith-centric specialist services regarding Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). The Home Office has supported a range of specialist 'by and for' services, including services for Black and minoritised women, and is assured that Muslim women are appropriately represented in the demographics of victims supported by those organisations.

On 28 November, the Government announced a funding increase of £30 million, meaning a total investment of £160m in the Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation Grant in 2025-26. This will enable local authorities to invest in essential support in frontline safe accommodation services. Furthermore, the Home Office has been able to continue the majority of grants held by Interpersonal Abuse Unit for the next financial year 2025-26. This includes support for migrant victims, delivery of the national VAWG Helplines, and specialist support for children affected by domestic abuse.

This Government is aware of the gaps in 'by and for' provision across England and Wales. The Duty to Collaborate provisions of the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 which, once implemented, will ensure a more strategic approach to local commissioning in England for victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and serious violence. It will require Police and Crime Commissioners, local authorities, and Integrated Care Boards to collaborate when commissioning and, as part of this, consult on, produce, and implement a joint local strategy and needs assessment which demonstrates how they are fulfilling this duty.

Lord Hanson of Flint
Minister of State (Home Office)
25th Nov 2024
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the prevalence of transnational marriage abandonment cases since 2016.

Since 31 January 2024 those who find themselves a victim of domestic abuse in the form of transnational marriage abandonment (TMA) can apply for entry clearance (Indefinite Leave to Enter (ILE)) under Appendix Victim of Domestic Abuse to the Immigration Rules.

Data on the number of applications under the TMA route is published each quarter on gov.uk under the category ‘Settlement VDA LTE’: Visas and Citizenship data: Q2 2024. The data shows there were 9 cases in Q1 and 19 in Q2.

Prior to this, cases of TMA were not distinguishable in published statistics. Moving forward, the prevalence of TMA cases can be monitored over time.

Lord Hanson of Flint
Minister of State (Home Office)
25th Mar 2025
To ask His Majesty's Government what was the total funding they allocated to Faith Matters for the Tell MAMA project for the 2025–26 financial year; what was the duration in months for which the funding was granted; and what specific activities will be supported by this funding.

The government is committed to providing a comprehensive service to monitor anti-Muslim hatred and providing support for victims, and on 2 April announced the Combatting Hate Against Muslims Fund. We are seeking grant applications to support organisations to provide a comprehensive service to monitor anti-Muslim hatred and support victims. We welcome applications from Tell MAMA as well as alternative providers.

The government has also made available £500,000 for funding Tell MAMA in 2025/26, to support their work for Q1 and Q2 of 2025/26. This is subject to their signing of a Grant Funding Agreement for 2025/26 which will detail the specific activities the funding will support.

Lord Khan of Burnley
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
25th Nov 2024
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made regarding the prevalence and trends of spiritual abuse affecting both adults and children.

The government condemns acts of psychological, emotional, and physical abuse against adults and children, as well as acts of coercive control - including where they occur in a religious setting or context. Where a crime is suspected to have taken place it is right that this is reported to the police. The Government is committed to tackling all forms of abuse against children. There are legal powers in place to protect children; and local authorities have a legal duty to investigate where they believe that a child is suffering, or is likely to suffer, significant harm. And the Government is redoubling efforts to keep children safe in all settings – this includes updating guidance for staff and parents regarding out-of-school settings, strengthening guidance for local authorities on their legal powers to intervene, and an upcoming Call-for-Evidence to inform long-term proposals for safeguarding reform.

Lord Khan of Burnley
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
17th Jul 2024
To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Scott of Bybrook on 4 April (HL3324), how much of the funding provided to Faith Matters for its Tell Mama project in each year from 2016 to 2024 (1) has been spent on legal expenses and litigation, and (2) how much of that has been spent on cases involving potential libel and defamation.

The Government has funded Tell MAMA since 2012 to monitor and support victims of anti-Muslim hatred. It is important that any organisation the department works with is aligned with our commitment to tackling all forms of hate crime and extremism.

As is the case for all partners funded by the Department, Tell MAMA are subject to regular internal grant funding processes and due diligence checks.

Each year, the Department and Tell MAMA sign a grant funding agreement which details objectives, deliverables and legitimate spend to deliver Anti-Muslim Hatred reporting services.

Lord Khan of Burnley
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
17th Jul 2024
To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Scott of Bybrook on 4 April (HL3324), how much of the funding provided to Faith Matters for its Tell Mama project in each year from 2016 to 2024 was spent on consultancy fees, who were those fees paid to; and what for.

The Government has funded Tell MAMA since 2012 to monitor and support victims of anti-Muslim hatred. It is important that any organisation the department works with is aligned with our commitment to tackling all forms of hate crime and extremism.

As is the case for all partners funded by the Department, Tell MAMA are subject to regular internal grant funding processes and due diligence checks.

Each year, the Department and Tell MAMA sign a grant funding agreement which details objectives, deliverables and legitimate spend to deliver Anti-Muslim Hatred reporting services.

Lord Khan of Burnley
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
17th Jul 2024
To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Scott of Bybrook on 4 April (HL3324), how much of the funding provided to Faith Matters for its Tell Mama project in each year from 2016 to 2024 was spent on (1) monitoring Islamophobia, (2) supporting victims of Islamophobia and (3) countering extremism.

The Government has funded Tell MAMA since 2012 to monitor and support victims of anti-Muslim hatred. It is important that any organisation the department works with is aligned with our commitment to tackling all forms of hate crime and extremism.

As is the case for all partners funded by the Department, Tell MAMA are subject to regular internal grant funding processes and due diligence checks.

Each year, the Department and Tell MAMA sign a grant funding agreement which details objectives, deliverables and legitimate spend to deliver Anti-Muslim Hatred reporting services.

Lord Khan of Burnley
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
17th Jul 2024
To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Scott of Bybrook on 4 April (HL3324), (1) how much of the funding provided to Faith Matters for its Tell Mama project in each year from 2016 to 2024 was spent in total on counselling, (2) what was the total number of counselling sessions provided and (3) which counselling providers were used.

The Government has funded Tell MAMA since 2012 to monitor and support victims of anti-Muslim hatred. It is important that any organisation the department works with is aligned with our commitment to tackling all forms of hate crime and extremism.

As is the case for all partners funded by the Department, Tell MAMA are subject to regular internal grant funding processes and due diligence checks.

Each year, the Department and Tell MAMA sign a grant funding agreement which details objectives, deliverables and legitimate spend to deliver Anti-Muslim Hatred reporting services.

Lord Khan of Burnley
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
17th Jul 2024
To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Scott of Bybrook on 4 April (HL3324), (1) how much of the funding provided to Faith Matters for its Tell Mama project in each year from 2016 to 2024 was spent on salaries, (2) how many staff were paid, and (3) what were the full-time equivalent staff numbers.

The Government has funded Tell MAMA since 2012 to monitor and support victims of anti-Muslim hatred. It is important that any organisation the department works with is aligned with our commitment to tackling all forms of hate crime and extremism.

As is the case for all partners funded by the Department, Tell MAMA are subject to regular internal grant funding processes and due diligence checks.

Each year, the Department and Tell MAMA sign a grant funding agreement which details objectives, deliverables and legitimate spend to deliver Anti-Muslim Hatred reporting services.

Lord Khan of Burnley
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)