As well as her powerful contributions to debates in the House of Lords, Helena Kennedy is an acclaimed public speaker who is frequently invited to give lectures and after-dinner speeches.

The following are some of the significant speeches (accessed via Hansard) that Helena Kennedy has made since her elevation to the House of Lords in 1997.

27 November 2001: Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Bill

28 September 2000: Criminal Justice (Mode of Trial) Bill – Second Reading

20 January 2000: Criminal Justice (Mode of Trial) Bill

2 December 1999: Criminal Justice (Mode of Trial) Bill

3 September 1998: Criminal Justice (Terrorism and Conspiracy) Bill

22 June 1998: Witnesses in Criminal Trials

19 November 1997: Constitutional Change: Cross-party co-operation – Helena Kennedy's maiden speech

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