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Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 06 Feb 2026
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

"I would be grateful to hear from my noble friend further evidence that Professor Sir Chris Whitty has drawn on expertise from other specialties in addition to epidemiology. Could he perhaps contact him and ask who he drew on before he gave his evidence in the other place, as he …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 06 Feb 2026
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

"My Lords, I support Amendment 107 and just wish to ask a few questions regarding the amendment. Along with my noble friend Lady Coffey, I note that when the noble Lord, Lord Carlile, brought forth his “bring back the judge” amendments, the MCA exited the Bill under that requirement. In …..."
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Division Vote (Lords)
3 Feb 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Berridge (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 186 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 295 Noes - 180
Division Vote (Lords)
3 Feb 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Berridge (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 133 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 176 Noes - 132
Division Vote (Lords)
3 Feb 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Berridge (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 140 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 178 Noes - 140
Written Question
Crown Court: Juries
Tuesday 3rd February 2026

Asked by: Baroness Berridge (Conservative - Life peer)

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the results of the two-tiered test of enhanced support for jurors in Crown Courts centres that was announced in May 2024.

Answered by Baroness Levitt - 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 “Enhanced Support for Jurors” 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.

Written Question
Juries: Mental Health
Tuesday 3rd February 2026

Asked by: Baroness Berridge (Conservative - Life peer)

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the psychological and mental health impact on jurors of sitting on serious cases of physical or sexual violence.

Answered by Baroness Levitt - 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 “Enhanced Support for Jurors” 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.

Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 02 Feb 2026
Crime and Policing Bill

"The noble Lord says that there is a profound difference. However, there are circumstances—maybe others are aware—where parents lose a very young child in the home to sudden infant death syndrome. In certain of those circumstances, the police have to come through the door. There is no profound difference there: …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 02 Feb 2026
Crime and Policing Bill

"I shall speak very briefly to Amendments 456 and 460. I have been saddened by the lack of appreciation of the protective role that the criminal law brings, and I appreciated the comments of the noble and learned Baroness, Lady Butler-Sloss. But it is important to consider some of the …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 02 Feb 2026
Crime and Policing Bill

"I am aware of the time, but can the noble Baroness, in the information she provides, please comment on the November 2023 government review, which says that the complication rate is higher when you are over 20 weeks’ gestation?..."
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