Bishop of Derby speaks about importance to democracy of charities, trade unions and civil society – Church of England in Parliament September 12, 2016 by Fulcrum On 8th September 2016 Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town led a debate in the Lords: “That this House takes note of the role that charities, trade unions and civil society groupings play in a democracy, including the provision of advice and information to government, and of the case for regulating lobbying activities, including those undertaken by business and private interests.” The Bishop of Derby, the Rt Revd Dr Alistair Redfern contributed to the debate. Church of England in Parliament. 8 December 2016 FulcrumShareTweetShare