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Division Votes
4 Jun 2025 - Sentencing Guidelines (Pre-sentence Reports) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Bishop of Gloucester voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 1 Bishops Aye votes vs 0 Bishops No votes
Tally: Ayes - 65 Noes - 130
4 Jun 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Bishop of Gloucester voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 2 Bishops Aye votes vs 0 Bishops No votes
Tally: Ayes - 221 Noes - 116


Speeches
Lord Bishop of Gloucester speeches from: Gaza: Humanitarian Aid
Lord Bishop of Gloucester contributed 1 speech (107 words)
Wednesday 4th June 2025 - Lords Chamber
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Lord Bishop of Gloucester speeches from: Sentencing Guidelines (Pre-sentence Reports) Bill
Lord Bishop of Gloucester contributed 3 speeches (582 words)
Report stage
Wednesday 4th June 2025 - Lords Chamber
Ministry of Justice


Written Answers
Israel: Occupied Territories
Asked by: Lord Bishop of Gloucester (Bishops - Bishops)
Tuesday 10th June 2025

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will publish a response to the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice on the Legal Consequences Arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, and when.

Answered by Lord Collins of Highbury - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

The UK is fully committed to international law and respects the independence of the International Court of Justice. We continue to consider the Court's Advisory Opinion carefully, with the seriousness and rigour it deserves.

West Bank: Roads
Asked by: Lord Bishop of Gloucester (Bishops - Bishops)
Friday 13th June 2025

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the government of Israel’s decision to build a Palestinian-only bypass road in the E1 area of the West Bank.

Answered by Lord Collins of Highbury - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

The UK condemn categorically the development of settlements. Settlements are illegal under international law and do not protect Israel. As the Foreign Secretary said on 20 May, the two-state solution is in peril, endangered not only by the war in Gaza, but by the spread of illegal Israeli settlements and outposts across the Occupied West Bank, with the explicit support of this Israeli government. The Foreign Secretary has been clear with Israeli counterparts that settlement expansion must stop and we continue to monitor Israeli developments in the West Bank.

Israeli Settlements
Asked by: Lord Bishop of Gloucester (Bishops - Bishops)
Friday 13th June 2025

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Israel regarding plans to build settlements in the E1 area of the West Bank.

Answered by Lord Collins of Highbury - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

The UK condemn categorically the development of settlements. Settlements are illegal under international law and do not protect Israel. As the Foreign Secretary said on 20 May, the two-state solution is in peril, endangered not only by the war in Gaza, but by the spread of illegal Israeli settlements and outposts across the Occupied West Bank, with the explicit support of this Israeli government. The Foreign Secretary has been clear with Israeli counterparts that settlement expansion must stop and we continue to monitor Israeli developments in the West Bank.

Israel: Gaza
Asked by: Lord Bishop of Gloucester (Bishops - Bishops)
Tuesday 17th June 2025

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the Israeli Defence Force’s reported use of the ‘Dahiya Doctrine’, the targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure; and of whether it is compatible with international humanitarian law.

Answered by Lord Collins of Highbury - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

Our International Humanitarian Law (IHL) assessments consider Israel's commitment to and compliance with IHL in a number of areas including compliance with the principle of distinction in the conduct of hostilities. We take any allegations of deliberate or indiscriminate targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure very seriously. In the context of Gaza, it is also understood that Hamas has extensively embedded its military assets in Gaza's densely built environment, including civilian buildings.

Israeli Settlements
Asked by: Lord Bishop of Gloucester (Bishops - Bishops)
Monday 23rd June 2025

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Israel regarding its announcement of 29 May that 22 new Israeli settlements have been approved in the West Bank.

Answered by Lord Collins of Highbury - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

We are clear that settlements are illegal under international law and undermine the prospects for peace. The Minister for the Middle East condemned the 22 new settlements announced by Israel on 29 May 2025 and we regularly urge Israel to halt settlement expansion in our diplomatic engagements. This government is committed to a two-state solution. It remains the only viable framework for a just and lasting peace.

Palestinians: Recognition of States
Asked by: Lord Bishop of Gloucester (Bishops - Bishops)
Monday 23rd June 2025

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to recognise the State of Palestine.

Answered by Lord Collins of Highbury - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

The UK commitment to a two-state solution is unwavering.  We are committed to recognising a Palestinian state at a time that has the most impact in achieving this reality and is most conducive to long-term prospects for peace. We are clear that does not need to be at the end of a process. UK bilateral recognition is the single most important action the UK can take with regard to Palestinian statehood. That is why it is important to get the timing right so that it creates genuine momentum and is not simply a symbolic gesture. We are continuing to engage all partners on advancing a two-state solution and supporting the foundations of Palestinian statehood. Any UK decision to recognise another state is the prerogative of the Crown, acting on the advice of the Government.

Israeli Settlements
Asked by: Lord Bishop of Gloucester (Bishops - Bishops)
Monday 23rd June 2025

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government, following the International Court of Justice’s Advisory Opinion of 19 July 2024, what steps they are taking to prevent trade or investment relations that assist in the maintenance of the settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

Answered by Lord Collins of Highbury - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

The UK is fully committed to international law and respects the independence of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). We continue to consider the Court's Advisory Opinion carefully, with the seriousness and rigour it deserves. The UK does not recognise the Occupied Palestinian Territories, including Israeli settlements, as part of Israel. Goods imported from the settlements are therefore not entitled to benefit from trade preferences under the UK-Israel Trade and Partnership Agreement. The UK also supports accurate labelling of settlement goods, so as not to mislead the consumer.

Israel: Palestinians
Asked by: Lord Bishop of Gloucester (Bishops - Bishops)
Wednesday 18th June 2025

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what level of representation they intend to send to the UN High Level Conference on the two-state solution on 17–20 June.

Answered by Lord Collins of Highbury - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

The two-state solution Conference has been postponed following military escalation in the region. We remain deeply committed to a two-state solution which remains the only way to guarantee security, dignity and a just and lasting peace for both Israelis and Palestinians. We will continue to work closely with France, Saudi Arabia and others to make the conference a success when it is re-scheduled.

Overseas Trade: Israeli Settlements
Asked by: Lord Bishop of Gloucester (Bishops - Bishops)
Wednesday 18th June 2025

Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to review the guidance to businesses trading in produce originating from Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

Answered by Baroness Gustafsson - Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade)

The UK Government has a clear position that Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories are illegal under international law. There are clear risks related to economic and financial activities in the settlements, and we do not encourage or offer support to such activity. Goods produced in these settlements are not entitled to benefit from preferential tariff treatment under the UK's current trade agreements with the Palestinian Authority and Israel.

The overseas business risk guidance, available on gov.uk, provides information for UK operators on how goods from Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories should be labelled.

Gaza: Israel
Asked by: Lord Bishop of Gloucester (Bishops - Bishops)
Wednesday 18th June 2025

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports of cases in which soldiers of the Israel Defence Forces have used Palestinians as human shields in Gaza.

Answered by Lord Collins of Highbury - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

We are deeply disturbed by reports that soldiers of the Israel Defence Forces have used Palestinians as human shields in Gaza. Use of civilians as human shields is a breach of international humanitarian law. We call on the Government of Israel to fully investigate all such reports and ensure that anyone found responsible is held accountable.




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Bill Documents
Jun. 25 2025
HL Bill 19 Running list of amendments – 25 June 2025
Imprisonment for Public Protection (Re-sentencing) Bill [HL] 2024-26
Amendment Paper

Found: After Clause 1 THE LORD BISHOP OF GLOUCESTER LORD WOODLEY _ After Clause 1, insert the following new

Jun. 20 2025
HL Bill 84-VII Seventh marshalled list for Committee
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill 2024-26
Amendment Paper

Found: BARONESS LISTER OF BURTERSETT BARONESS MORGAN OF COTES LORD HAMPTON THE LORD BISHOP OF GLOUCESTER

Jun. 18 2025
HL Bill 84-VI Sixth marshalled list for Committee
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill 2024-26
Amendment Paper

Found: BARONESS LISTER OF BURTERSETT BARONESS MORGAN OF COTES LORD HAMPTON THE LORD BISHOP OF GLOUCESTER

Jun. 13 2025
HL Bill 84-V Fifth marshalled list for Committee
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill 2024-26
Amendment Paper

Found: BARONESS LISTER OF BURTERSETT BARONESS MORGAN OF COTES LORD HAMPTON THE LORD BISHOP OF GLOUCESTER

Jun. 11 2025
HL Bill 84-IV(Rev) Revised fourth marshalled list for Committee
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill 2024-26
Amendment Paper

Found: BARONESS LISTER OF BURTERSETT BARONESS MORGAN OF COTES LORD HAMPTON THE LORD BISHOP OF GLOUCESTER

Jun. 10 2025
HL Bill 84-IV Fourth marshalled list for Committee
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill 2024-26
Amendment Paper

Found: BARONESS LISTER OF BURTERSETT BARONESS MORGAN OF COTES LORD HAMPTON THE LORD BISHOP OF GLOUCESTER

Jun. 05 2025
HL Bill 84-III Third marshalled list for Committee
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill 2024-26
Amendment Paper

Found: BARONESS LISTER OF BURTERSETT BARONESS MORGAN OF COTES LORD HAMPTON THE LORD BISHOP OF GLOUCESTER

Jun. 02 2025
HL Bill 99-R-I Marshalled list for Report
Sentencing Guidelines (Pre-sentence Reports) Act 2025
Amendment Paper

Found: Sentencing Guidelines (Pre-sentence Reports) Bill 2 THE LORD BISHOP OF GLOUCESTER 8★_ Clause 1, page



APPG Publications

Global Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights APPG
Wednesday 11th June 2025


Document: upcoming business of interest w/c 24th February 2025

Found: chamber, sitting at 2:30pm Oral question - Re-offending rates of domestic abusers – The Lord Bishop of Gloucester



Deposited Papers
Friday 20th June 2025
Ministry of Justice
Source Page: I. Letter dated 13/05/2025 from Lord Timpson to Peers regarding the appropriateness of the term ‘personal characteristics', as discussed during the Second Reading of the Sentencing Guidelines (Pre-sentence Reports) Bill. 3p. II. Letter dated 27/05/2025 from Lord Timpson to Lord Beith, Lord Thomas of Gresford and Lord Bishop of Gloucester regarding questions raised during the Committee stage of the Bill. 2p. III. Letter dated 19/06/2025 from Lord Timpson to the Deposited Papers Clerk regarding 2 letters for deposit in the House librraies. 1p.
Document: Sentencing_Guidelines_Bill_-_All_Peers_-_Characteristics_-_as_sent.docx (webpage)

Found: Letter dated 27/05/2025 from Lord Timpson to Lord Beith, Lord Thomas of Gresford and Lord Bishop of Gloucester

Friday 20th June 2025
Ministry of Justice
Source Page: I. Letter dated 13/05/2025 from Lord Timpson to Peers regarding the appropriateness of the term ‘personal characteristics', as discussed during the Second Reading of the Sentencing Guidelines (Pre-sentence Reports) Bill. 3p. II. Letter dated 27/05/2025 from Lord Timpson to Lord Beith, Lord Thomas of Gresford and Lord Bishop of Gloucester regarding questions raised during the Committee stage of the Bill. 2p. III. Letter dated 19/06/2025 from Lord Timpson to the Deposited Papers Clerk regarding 2 letters for deposit in the House librraies. 1p.
Document: SUB124304_-_Sentencing_Guidelines_Bill_-_Committee_Stage.pdf (PDF)

Found: Letter dated 27/05/2025 from Lord Timpson to Lord Beith, Lord Thomas of Gresford and Lord Bishop of Gloucester

Friday 20th June 2025
Ministry of Justice
Source Page: I. Letter dated 13/05/2025 from Lord Timpson to Peers regarding the appropriateness of the term ‘personal characteristics', as discussed during the Second Reading of the Sentencing Guidelines (Pre-sentence Reports) Bill. 3p. II. Letter dated 27/05/2025 from Lord Timpson to Lord Beith, Lord Thomas of Gresford and Lord Bishop of Gloucester regarding questions raised during the Committee stage of the Bill. 2p. III. Letter dated 19/06/2025 from Lord Timpson to the Deposited Papers Clerk regarding 2 letters for deposit in the House librraies. 1p.
Document: SUB125036_-_Sentencing_Guidelines_Bill_-_Letter_to_Deposit.pdf (PDF)

Found: Letter dated 27/05/2025 from Lord Timpson to Lord Beith, Lord Thomas of Gresford and Lord Bishop of Gloucester