Baroness Scotland of Asthal

Baroness Scotland of Asthal's full title is The Rt Hon. the Baroness Scotland of Asthal KC. Her name is Patricia Janet Scotland, and she is a current member of the House of Lords.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Baroness Scotland of Asthal, including posts and roles held.

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Current

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House membership

Lords
Baroness Scotland of Asthal
30 October 1997 - Present

Parliamentary party affiliation

Labour
30 October 1997 - Present

Previous

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Government posts

Attorney General
Attorney General's Office
28 June 2007 - 6 May 2010
Lords
Minister of State (Home Office) (Crime Reduction)
Home Office
9 May 2007 - 28 June 2007
Lords
Minister of State (Home Office) (Criminal Justice and Offender Management)
Home Office
13 June 2003 - 8 May 2007
Lords
Parliamentary Secretary (Lord Chancellor's Department)
Lord Chancellor's Department
12 June 2001 - 13 June 2003
Lords

Committee memberships

Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords)
26 October 2011 - 23 March 2016
Lords
Communications and Digital Committee
2 July 2013 - 23 March 2016
Lords
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Committee
14 October 2025 - 5 November 2025
Lords