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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Mr Andrew Hunter consistently voted against equal gay rights
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On 9 Nov 2004:
Mr Andrew Hunter voted yes on Categories of civil partners other than same sex couples
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On 9 Nov 2004:
Mr Andrew Hunter voted no on Civil Partnerships Bill [Lords] — Third Reading
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On 10 Mar 2003:
Mr Andrew Hunter voted to require reports on the impact of repealing a ban on the promotion of homosexuality in schools.
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On 20 May 2002:
Mr Andrew Hunter voted yes on Adoption and Children Bill — [3rd Allotted Day] — Clause 131 — General interpretation, etc.
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On 16 May 2002:
Mr Andrew Hunter voted no on Adoption and Children Bill — [2nd Allotted Day] — Applications for adoption
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On 29 Oct 2001:
Mr Andrew Hunter was absent for a vote on Adoption and Children Bill (Programme) — Consideration and Third Reading
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On 24 Oct 2001:
Mr Andrew Hunter was absent for a vote on Relationships (Civil Registration)
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On 5 Jul 2000:
Mr Andrew Hunter voted yes on Local Government Bill [Lords] — Prohibition on promotion of homosexuality: bullying
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On 10 Feb 2000:
Mr Andrew Hunter was absent for a vote on Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill
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On 1 Mar 1999:
Mr Andrew Hunter was absent for a vote on Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill — Third Reading
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On 10 Feb 1999:
Mr Andrew Hunter 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.
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On 25 Jan 1999:
Mr Andrew Hunter 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.
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