Baroness Hamwee Portrait

Baroness Hamwee

Liberal Democrat - Life peer

Became Member: 6th June 1991


Justice and Home Affairs Committee
14th Apr 2021 - 31st Jan 2024
Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Immigration)
17th Jun 2017 - 14th Apr 2021
European Union Committee
1st Jul 2019 - 31st Mar 2021
EU Security and Justice Sub-Committee
23rd Apr 2020 - 31st Mar 2021
EU Justice Sub-Committee
2nd Jul 2019 - 23rd Apr 2020
Human Rights (Joint Committee)
19th Jul 2017 - 1st Jul 2019
Human Rights (Joint Committee)
16th Jul 2015 - 27th Apr 2017
Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee
9th Jun 2010 - 30th Mar 2015
Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee
16th May 2012 - 30th Mar 2015
Extradition Law
12th Jun 2014 - 25th Feb 2015
Procedure and Privileges Committee
25th Nov 2009 - 14th May 2014
Inquiries Act 2005 Committee
16th May 2013 - 26th Feb 2014
Inheritance and Trustees’ Powers Bill [HL]
28th Oct 2013 - 16th Dec 2013
Adoption Legislation Committee
29th May 2012 - 26th Feb 2013
Merits of Statutory Instruments Committee
9th Jun 2010 - 15th May 2012
Leader's Group on Working Practices
27th Jul 2010 - 26th Apr 2011
Economic Affairs Committee
15th Dec 2008 - 8th Apr 2010
Procedure and Privileges Committee
9th Jun 1997 - 11th May 2001
House of Lords Offices Committee
22nd Nov 1994 - 7th May 1997
Refreshment Sub Committee
11th Nov 1991 - 3rd Nov 1994


Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, Baroness Hamwee has voted in 10 divisions, and never against the majority of their Party.
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Debates during the 2024 Parliament

Speeches made during Parliamentary debates are recorded in Hansard. For ease of browsing we have grouped debates into individual, departmental and legislative categories.

Sparring Partners
Baroness Smith of Basildon (Labour)
Leader of the House of Lords and Lord Privy Seal
(2 debate interactions)
Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour)
Minister of State (Home Office)
(2 debate interactions)
Lord Murray of Blidworth (Conservative)
Shadow Minister (Home Office)
(2 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Home Office
(7 debate contributions)
Ministry of Justice
(5 debate contributions)
Attorney General
(1 debate contributions)
Leader of the House
(1 debate contributions)
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Lords initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Baroness Hamwee, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.


3 Bills introduced by Baroness Hamwee


A Bill to make provision for leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom to be granted to the family members of refugees and of people granted humanitarian protection; to provide for legal aid to be made available in such cases; and for connected purposes.

Lords - 40%

Last Event - 2nd Reading
Friday 18th October 2024

A bill to make provision for leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom to be granted to the family members of refugees and of people granted humanitarian protection; and to provide for legal aid to be made available in such cases

Lords - 20%

Last Event - 1st Reading
Thursday 9th January 2020
(Read Debate)

A Bill to make provision for the administration of the affairs of missing persons; and for connected purposes.

Lords - 20%

Last Event - 1st Reading: House Of Lords
Tuesday 14th June 2016

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


Baroness Hamwee has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament