Baroness Deech Portrait

Baroness Deech

Crossbench - Life peer

Became Member: 5th October 2005


1 APPG membership (as of 30 May 2024)
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2 Former APPG memberships
Holocaust Memorial, Women and Work
Services Committee
28th Jan 2021 - 31st Jan 2024
EU Justice Sub-Committee
2nd Jul 2019 - 23rd Apr 2020
Equality Act 2010 and Disability Committee
11th Jun 2015 - 15th Mar 2016
Communications and Digital Committee
22nd Jun 2010 - 30th Mar 2015
Merits of Statutory Instruments Committee
23rd Nov 2006 - 8th Apr 2010
Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee
23rd Nov 2006 - 8th Apr 2010
Draft Human Tissue and Embryos Bill (Joint Committee)
9th May 2007 - 8th Aug 2007


Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, Baroness Deech has voted in 0 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.

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Legislation Debates
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Lords initiatives

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


6 Bills introduced by Baroness Deech


A bill to amend the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 and make provision in connection with financial settlements following divorce.

Lords Completed

Last Event - 3rd Reading: House Of Lords
Wednesday 18th March 2015

A Bill to amend the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973; and make provision in connection with financial settlements following divorce.

Lords - 40%

Last Event - 2nd Reading : House Of Lords
Friday 27th January 2017
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A Bill to amend the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 and make provision in connection with financial settlements following divorce

Lords - 20%

Last Event - 1st Reading
Monday 19th July 2021
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A bill to provide for a review by the Secretary of State of the regulations governing gamete storage periods

Lords - 20%

Last Event - 1st Reading
Wednesday 22nd January 2020
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A Bill to amend the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 and make provision in connection with financial settlements following divorce.

Lords - 20%

Last Event - 1st Reading: House Of Lords
Thursday 4th June 2015

First reading took place on 25 February. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.The 2013-14 session of parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to amend the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 and to make provision in connection with financial settlements following divorce.

Lords - 20%

Last Event - 1st Reading: House Of Lords
Tuesday 25th February 2014

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


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