Hate Crime: Homophobic and Misogynistic Attacks - Question

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords am 3:00 pm ar 11 Mehefin 2019.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of The Bishop of Coventry The Bishop of Coventry Bishop 3:00, 11 Mehefin 2019

My Lords, I am sure that Members of your Lordships’ House would expect these Benches to join in the outrage at these attacks. We do so fully, condemning them on behalf of the Church of England and of other churches and faith communities. The Minister will know—and I admit—that the churches and other faith communities have their own debates over sexual relationships and practices, including same-sex ones. However, does she know that the Church of England has developed a set of pastoral principles aimed at eradicating the seeds of prejudice, fear and ignorance? Does she also know that that builds on the initiative of our four-year programme in schools, stopping the seeds of hate that she described germinating at a very early age?