Lords debates social justice
17 October 2014
Members of the Lords, including a former chief inspector of prisons and member of the Joseph Rowntree Poverty and Disadvantage Committee, debated the government's social justice strategy on Thursday 16 October.
Peers defined social justice as the distribution of income, wealth, opportunities and privileges within society so that everyone can reach their potential.
Members highlighted the need to listen to people who are most affected with multiple needs, give more support to local areas so that coordinated local services can have an impact on the most vulnerable and to understand the impact of government policy.
Government spokesperson Lord Nash (Conservative) said the government was working with local government and the voluntary and private sectors to provide rounded support and that transforming the lives of the most disadvantaged is at the core of the government's reform.
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