Alicia Edmund

London

Head of Public Policy and Contributor at Evangelical Alliance

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Four groups negatively affected by the assisted dying bill

3 weeks ago | evangelicalfocus.com | Alicia Edmund

So much has happened since the second reading vote, and not for the better. The committee stage has failed to seriously scrutinise a bill of such social and political significance. Ineffective scrutiny of the bill can be explained by two reasons. Firstly, the committee membership is skewed 18 to 5 in support of the bill, including from both the justice and health ministers attending the committee.
Four groups negatively affected by the assisted dying bill

1 month ago | eauk.org | Alicia Edmund
Assisted dying bill reaches a critical point in its parliamentary process

1 month ago | eauk.org | Alicia Edmund
National Day of Prayer against assisted suicide

1 month ago | eauk.org | Alicia Edmund
Kim Leadbeater replaces High Court judge with assisted dying review panels

2 months ago | eauk.org | Alicia Edmund |Peter Lynas

Prior to February recess, bill sponsor Kim Leadbeater tabled over 60 amendments to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. The most controversial amendment being the removal of the High Court judge. As the committee resumes its line-by-line scrutiny this week, responsibility might fall to those MPs beyond the committee to expose the bill’s many flaws.
Home secretary announces a £5 million fund to support locally led grooming gangs inquiries

2 months ago | eauk.org | Alicia Edmund

Has Elon Musk bullied the UK Government into responding to the grooming gangs scandal? Or has the mounting pressure from Labour backbench MPs in support of an inquiry caused the government’s mini U-turn?
Parliament set to debate and vote on legalising assisted dying in England and Wales

Nov 12, 2024 | eauk.org | Alicia Edmund

The choice most desire when near the end of their life is to be supported by loved ones and to receive the medical attention at home or within the community. The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill reduces “choice” to ending life rather than promoting quality of end of life care for now and future generations. It must be opposed.
Scotland’s Programme for Government: tough times and a new focus

Sep 26, 2024 | eauk.org | Chris Ringland |Alicia Edmund

Since last year, there have been huge changes in Scottish politics but none more than the current financial status of the Scottish Government, which has become –to say the least – significantly challenging.
Scotland’s abortion law review is well underway

Sep 20, 2024 | eauk.org | Alicia Edmund

This review is the legacy of former First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon’s premiership. Learn more from this briefing note about the review, our engagement and how you can uphold the advocacy team in prayer.
What does a Labour government mean for UK evangelicals?

Jul 9, 2024 | eauk.org | Alicia Edmund

The election result brought about wholesale change for British politics. Let’s learn what this scale of change means for policymaking, collaboration with evangelical Christians and intergovernmental relations between Westminster, Holyrood, the Senedd and Stormont.