David Crausby

Former Labour MP for Bolton North East

@DavidCrausby https://facebook.com/david.crausby.mp

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.

Photo: Amy Schubert (blitheimages)

David Crausby voted a mixture of for and against equal gay rights

To suggest amendments or new votes for inclusion, please use this feedback form.

TheyWorkForYou has calculated this MP’s stance based on votes we have grouped on this topic. Learn more.

You can browse the source data on PublicWhip.org.uk. We are in the process of moving away from using the PublicWhip and there may be some discrepancies between the two sites.

Major votes

Minor votes

  • On 5 Mar 2014: David Crausby voted against enabling the courts to deal with proceedings for the divorce of, or annulment of the marriage of, a same sex couple. Show vote
  • On 5 Mar 2014: David Crausby voted against various amendments to acts of Parliament in light of the introduction of same sex marriage. Show vote
  • On 5 Feb 2013: David Crausby was absent for a vote on Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill (Money) Show vote
  • On 5 Feb 2013: David Crausby was absent for a vote on Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill — (Carry-over) Show vote
  • On 20 May 2008: David Crausby voted yes on Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill — Fertility treatment requires father and mother — rejected Show vote
  • On 20 May 2008: David Crausby voted yes on Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill — Fertility treatment requires male role model — rejected Show vote
  • On 9 Nov 2004: David Crausby voted no on Categories of civil partners other than same sex couples Show vote
  • On 9 Nov 2004: David Crausby voted yes on Civil Partnerships Bill [Lords] — Third Reading Show vote
  • On 10 Mar 2003: David Crausby voted to require reports on the impact of repealing a ban on the promotion of homosexuality in schools. Show vote
  • On 20 May 2002: David Crausby voted no on Adoption and Children Bill — [3rd Allotted Day] — Clause 131 — General interpretation, etc. Show vote
  • On 16 May 2002: David Crausby was absent for a vote on Adoption and Children Bill — [2nd Allotted Day] — Applications for adoption Show vote
  • On 29 Oct 2001: David Crausby voted yes on Adoption and Children Bill (Programme) — Consideration and Third Reading Show vote
  • On 24 Oct 2001: David Crausby was absent for a vote on Relationships (Civil Registration) Show vote
  • On 5 Jul 2000: David Crausby voted no on Local Government Bill [Lords] — Prohibition on promotion of homosexuality: bullying Show vote
  • On 10 Feb 2000: David Crausby voted yes on Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill Show vote
  • On 1 Mar 1999: David Crausby voted to reduce the age of consent for homosexual acts from eighteen to sixteen bringing equality to the the law affecting heterosexual and homosexual acts. Show vote
  • On 10 Feb 1999: David Crausby voted to reduce the age of consent for homosexual acts from eighteen to sixteen bringing equality to the the law affecting heterosexual and homosexual acts. Show vote
  • On 25 Jan 1999: David Crausby voted to reduce the age of consent for homosexual acts from eighteen to sixteen bringing equality to the the law affecting heterosexual and homosexual acts. Show vote

Note for journalists and researchers: The data on this page may be used freely, on condition that TheyWorkForYou.com is cited as the source.

This data was produced by TheyWorkForYou from a variety of sources.

For an explanation of the vote descriptions please see our page about voting information on TheyWorkForYou.

Profile photo: © Parliament (CC-BY 3.0)