Member of the House of Lords

Baroness Kennedy of The Shaws

Labour

At a glanceBaroness Kennedy of The Shaws is a Labour member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast1,064

Voted Content721

Voted Not Content343

Lords divisions Baroness Kennedy of The Shaws has voted in. Content is a vote for the motion, Not Content against. Peers attend divisions ad hoc, so there is no attendance figure.

Biographyfrom Parliament

Baroness Kennedy of The Shaws's full title is The Baroness Kennedy of The Shaws LT KC. Her name is Helena Ann Kennedy, and she is a current member of the House of Lords.

Current roles2 held

Domestic Abuse Act 2021 Committee Committee · Chair since 27 Jan 2026
Labour Party since 27 Oct 1997

Voting recordlatest 15 shown

21 Jul 2026	Business of the House motion on Arrangement of the Order Paper 22 July	Not Content
20 Jul 2026	Social Housing Bill [HL]	Not Content
20 Jul 2026	Social Housing Bill [HL]	Not Content
13 Jul 2026	Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL]	Not Content
27 Apr 2026	Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill	Content
23 Apr 2026	English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill	Not Content
23 Apr 2026	English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill	Not Content
23 Apr 2026	English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill	Not Content
20 Apr 2026	Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill	Not Content
20 Apr 2026	Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill	Not Content
20 Apr 2026	Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill	Not Content
15 Apr 2026	Victims and Courts Bill	Not Content
15 Apr 2026	Victims and Courts Bill	Not Content
13 Apr 2026	English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill	Not Content
13 Apr 2026	English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill	Not Content

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Full parliamentary career6 past posts

Committee memberships

Human Rights (Joint Committee) 5 Sep 2024 – 27 Jan 2026
Human Rights (Joint Committee) 31 Jan 2023 – 30 May 2024
Justice and Home Affairs Committee 14 Apr 2021 – 31 Jan 2023
EU Justice Sub-Committee · Chair 12 Jun 2015 – 2 Jul 2019
European Union Committee 8 Jun 2015 – 1 Jul 2019
Human Rights (Joint Committee) 16 May 2012 – 30 Mar 2015

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Baroness Kennedy of The Shaws, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Baroness Kennedy of The Shaws?

Baroness Kennedy of The Shaws is a member of the House of Lords. See Baroness Kennedy of The Shaws's official Parliament profile.

Which party does Baroness Kennedy of The Shaws represent?

Baroness Kennedy of The Shaws sits as Labour in the House of Lords. See Baroness Kennedy of The Shaws's official Parliament profile.

How long has Baroness Kennedy of The Shaws sat in the House of Lords?

Baroness Kennedy of The Shaws has served in the House of Lords for 28 years, 9 months. See Baroness Kennedy of The Shaws's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Baroness Kennedy of The Shaws?

Baroness Kennedy of The Shaws has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Baroness Kennedy of The Shaws's official Parliament profile.

Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.