Hilary Benn

Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

Labour MP for Leeds Central

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Gay Rights

A vote for gay rights would be a vote for homosexual people to have the same rights as heterosexuals (including for example the ability to marry, an equal age of consent, and the right to adopt) and for discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation to be illegal.

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Hilary Benn almost always voted for equal gay rights

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Major votes

Minor votes

  • On 5 Mar 2014: Hilary Benn voted in favour of various amendments to acts of Parliament in light of the introduction of same sex marriage. Show vote
  • On 5 Feb 2013: Hilary Benn voted in favour of allowing same sex couples to marry. Show vote
  • On 5 Feb 2013: Hilary Benn voted in favour of allowing same sex couples to marry. Show vote
  • On 20 May 2008: Hilary Benn voted no on Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill — Fertility treatment requires father and mother — rejected Show vote
  • On 20 May 2008: Hilary Benn voted no on Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill — Fertility treatment requires male role model — rejected Show vote
  • On 9 Nov 2004: Hilary Benn was absent for a vote on Categories of civil partners other than same sex couples Show vote
  • On 9 Nov 2004: Hilary Benn voted yes on Civil Partnerships Bill [Lords] — Third Reading Show vote
  • On 10 Mar 2003: Hilary Benn voted against requiring reports on the impact of repealing a ban on the promotion of homosexuality in schools. Show vote
  • On 20 May 2002: Hilary Benn was absent for a vote on Adoption and Children Bill — [3rd Allotted Day] — Clause 131 — General interpretation, etc. Show vote
  • On 16 May 2002: Hilary Benn voted yes on Adoption and Children Bill — [2nd Allotted Day] — Applications for adoption Show vote
  • On 29 Oct 2001: Hilary Benn was absent for a vote on Adoption and Children Bill (Programme) — Consideration and Third Reading Show vote
  • On 24 Oct 2001: Hilary Benn was absent for a vote on Relationships (Civil Registration) Show vote
  • On 5 Jul 2000: Hilary Benn voted no on Local Government Bill [Lords] — Prohibition on promotion of homosexuality: bullying Show vote
  • On 10 Feb 2000: Hilary Benn voted yes on Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill Show vote

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