Baroness Kennedy of Shaws Portrait

Baroness Kennedy of Shaws

Labour - Life peer

Became Member: 27th October 1997


Human Rights (Joint Committee)
31st Jan 2023 - 30th May 2024
Justice and Home Affairs Committee
14th Apr 2021 - 31st Jan 2023
EU Justice Sub-Committee
12th Jun 2015 - 2nd Jul 2019
European Union Committee
8th Jun 2015 - 1st Jul 2019
Human Rights (Joint Committee)
16th May 2012 - 30th Mar 2015


Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, Baroness Kennedy of Shaws has voted in 0 divisions, and never against the majority of their Party.
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Debates during the 2024 Parliament

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Legislation Debates
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Lords initiatives

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2 Bills introduced by Baroness Kennedy of Shaws


A Bill to make provision about prevention of and response to genocide and other atrocity crimes.

Lords Completed

Last Event - 3rd Reading
Friday 17th May 2024
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A bill to enable the Secretary of State or an immigration officer to refuse entry, or to vary or curtail leave to enter or remain which has already been granted, to a person who is known to be, or to have been, involved in gross human rights abuses and who is not a UK or EEA national

Lords - 20%

Last Event - 1st Reading
Wednesday 22nd January 2020
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Baroness Kennedy of Shaws has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Baroness Kennedy of Shaws has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament