Dr Jim Marshall

Former Labour MP for Leicester South

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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Dr Jim Marshall generally voted for equal gay rights

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Major votes

  • On 25 May 2004: Dr Jim Marshall 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: Dr Jim Marshall was absent for a vote on Local Government Bill — Maintain Prohibition on Promotion of Homosexuality (Section 28) Show vote
  • On 4 Nov 2002: Dr Jim Marshall voted yes on Adoption and Children Bill — Suitability Of Adopters Show vote
  • On 22 Jun 1998: Dr Jim Marshall 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

Minor votes

  • On 10 Mar 2003: Dr Jim Marshall was absent for a vote on Local Government Bill — New Clause 11 — Repeal of Section 2A of Local Government Act 1986 Show vote
  • On 20 May 2002: Dr Jim Marshall voted no on Adoption and Children Bill — [3rd Allotted Day] — Clause 131 — General interpretation, etc. Show vote
  • On 16 May 2002: Dr Jim Marshall voted yes on Adoption and Children Bill — [2nd Allotted Day] — Applications for adoption Show vote
  • On 29 Oct 2001: Dr Jim Marshall voted yes on Adoption and Children Bill (Programme) — Consideration and Third Reading Show vote
  • On 24 Oct 2001: Dr Jim Marshall voted yes on Relationships (Civil Registration) Show vote
  • On 5 Jul 2000: Dr Jim Marshall was absent for a vote on Local Government Bill [Lords] — Prohibition on promotion of homosexuality: bullying Show vote
  • On 10 Feb 2000: Dr Jim Marshall was absent for a vote on Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill Show vote
  • On 1 Mar 1999: Dr Jim Marshall was absent for a vote on Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill — Third Reading Show vote
  • On 10 Feb 1999: Dr Jim Marshall 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: Dr Jim Marshall 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

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