Stephen Dorrell

Former Conservative MP for Charnwood

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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Stephen Dorrell generally voted for equal gay rights

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Major votes

  • On 5 Mar 2014: Stephen Dorrell was absent for a vote on Same Sex Marriage — Enabling Courts to Deal with Divorce or Annulment Proceedings Show vote
  • On 5 Mar 2014: Stephen Dorrell was absent for a vote on Make Same Sex Marriage Available to Armed Forces Personnel Outside the United Kingdom Show vote
  • On 21 May 2013: Stephen Dorrell voted in favour of allowing same sex couples to marry. Show vote
  • On 5 Feb 2013: Stephen Dorrell voted in favour of allowing same sex couples to marry. Show vote
  • On 19 Mar 2007: Stephen Dorrell was absent for a vote on Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations Show vote
  • On 12 Oct 2004: Stephen Dorrell voted yes on Civil Partnership Bill [Lords] Show vote
  • On 25 May 2004: Stephen Dorrell was absent for a vote on Gender Recognition Bill — Allow Marriages to Remain Valid If They Become a Same Sex Marriage Show vote
  • On 10 Mar 2003: Stephen Dorrell voted to repeal a ban on the promotion of homosexuality in schools. Show vote
  • On 4 Nov 2002: Stephen Dorrell was absent for a vote on Adoption and Children Bill — Suitability Of Adopters Show vote
  • On 22 Jun 1998: Stephen Dorrell voted against reducing the age of consent for homosexual acts from eighteen to sixteen, a step which would have brought equality to the the law affecting heterosexual and homosexual acts. Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 5 Mar 2014: Stephen Dorrell was absent for a vote on Amendments to Acts of Parliament in Light of the Introduction of Same Sex Marriage in Parts of the UK Show vote
  • On 5 Feb 2013: Stephen Dorrell voted in favour of allowing same sex couples to marry. Show vote
  • On 5 Feb 2013: Stephen Dorrell voted in favour of allowing same sex couples to marry. Show vote
  • On 20 May 2008: Stephen Dorrell voted no on Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill — Fertility treatment requires father and mother — rejected Show vote
  • On 20 May 2008: Stephen Dorrell voted no on Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill — Fertility treatment requires male role model — rejected Show vote
  • On 9 Nov 2004: Stephen Dorrell was absent for a vote on Categories of civil partners other than same sex couples Show vote
  • On 9 Nov 2004: Stephen Dorrell was absent for a vote on Civil Partnerships Bill [Lords] — Third Reading Show vote
  • On 10 Mar 2003: Stephen Dorrell voted against requiring reports on the impact of repealing a ban on the promotion of homosexuality in schools. Show vote
  • On 20 May 2002: Stephen Dorrell was absent for a vote on Adoption and Children Bill — [3rd Allotted Day] — Clause 131 — General interpretation, etc. Show vote
  • On 16 May 2002: Stephen Dorrell was absent for a vote on Adoption and Children Bill — [2nd Allotted Day] — Applications for adoption Show vote
  • On 29 Oct 2001: Stephen Dorrell was absent for a vote on Adoption and Children Bill (Programme) — Consideration and Third Reading Show vote
  • On 24 Oct 2001: Stephen Dorrell was absent for a vote on Relationships (Civil Registration) Show vote
  • On 5 Jul 2000: Stephen Dorrell was absent for a vote on Local Government Bill [Lords] — Prohibition on promotion of homosexuality: bullying Show vote
  • On 10 Feb 2000: Stephen Dorrell voted no on Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill Show vote
  • On 1 Mar 1999: Stephen Dorrell was absent for a vote on Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill — Third Reading Show vote
  • On 10 Feb 1999: Stephen Dorrell was absent for a vote on Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill — Clause 1 — Age of Consent for Homosexual Acts Show vote
  • On 25 Jan 1999: Stephen Dorrell voted against reducing the age of consent for homosexual acts from eighteen to sixteen bringing equality to the the law affecting heterosexual and homosexual acts. Show vote

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