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    • A new Diocesan safeguarding webpage has been designed and is full of information and resources. Reporting a concern about a child or adult at risk can be done through the new website, or by contacting – The Diocese of Leeds Safeguarding Team is available Monday to Friday 8am– 4pm and can be contacted via: Email: Direct any concerns via email to: Safeguarding@dioceseofleeds.org.ukPhone: You can also report your concerns by speaking to one of the Safeguarding Team  on 0113 2618046 or the parish on 01422 832085  – Anyone who brings concerns or allegations to the notice of the Church will be responded to sensitively, respectfully and seriously. All concerns and allegations will be addressed using the Church’s national procedures and in a timely manner. For more information please visit https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/safeguarding/

Dear reader,

 

WE CAN STILL DEFEAT Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill update you on the progress of Kim Leadbeater’s assisted suicide Bill and share some very concerning news with you about its ongoing scrutiny in Parliament. Thank you to everyone who has written to their MP.
We now have only a few days left until 25 April, the date when it is currently expected that the Bill will be voted on at Third Reading. This is when we will have an opportunity to ensure that this dangerous Bill is defeated. Thank you for taking the time to read through this update and do keep up the great work that I know so many of you are doing to ensure this dangerous assisted suicide Bill is defeated. Take action now and visit www.righttolife.org.uk/ASBillAction to write to your MP – it takes just 30 seconds! local MP, Josh Fenton-Glynn, has organised two panel events where constituents can share their views on Kim Leadbeater MP’s Bill to legalise assisted suicide. These will take place on Thursday 20 March at 7pm in Todmorden and Thursday 27 March at 7pm in Brighouse. Specific location details will be provided after booking. Booking for these events is essential, via the links provided below:

Thursday 20 March, 7-9pm – Todmorden – Click here to book.

Thursday 27 March, 7-9pm – Brighouse – Click here to book.

Please note that spaces are limited, so tickets should be applied for as soon as possible.

The vote on the assisted suicide Bill is likely to be very close at Third Reading. Josh Fenton-Glynn chose to abstain at its last reading and has not yet reached a final view on the issue.