Equality and Human Rights
There have been votes in Parliament on the subject of where prejudice or discrimination should be made illegal and where exceptions should be made to permit otherwise illegal discrimination. MPs have also voted on the degree to which "human rights" are protected.
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Theresa May generally voted against laws to promote equality and human rights
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data on PublicWhip.org.uk.
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On 20 Apr 2022:
Theresa May was absent for a vote on Nationality and Borders Bill — Before Clause 11 — Interpretation of Part 2 — Compliance with International Agreements
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On 20 Apr 2022:
Theresa May was absent for a vote on Nationality and Borders Bill — Clause 11 — Differential Treatment of Refugees — Impact
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On 22 Mar 2022:
Theresa May was absent for a vote on Nationality and Borders Bill — New Clause — Compliance with the Refugee Convention
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On 7 Dec 2021:
Theresa May voted against explicitly requiring immigration and enforcement officers to avoid using their powers in a way that could endanger life at sea.
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On 7 Jun 2021:
Theresa May voted not to explicitly prohibit Advanced Research and Invention Agency resources from being used in any way that would contravene human rights.
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On 19 May 2021:
Theresa May voted against bringing Government policy in-line with human rights where the courts have found policy incompatible with human rights.
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On 18 Jul 2019:
Theresa May voted to legalise abortion in certain circumstances in Northern Ireland as soon as the act comes into force, to enable two persons who are not of the same sex to be eligible to form a civil partnership in Northern Ireland and make a wide variety of other amendments to the Bill.
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On 9 Jul 2019:
Theresa May was absent for a vote on Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill — New Clause 1 — Marriage of Same-Sex Couples
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On 13 Jun 2018:
Theresa May voted against largely retaining the EU "Charter of Fundamental Rights" as part of UK law following the UK's withdrawal from the European Union.
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On 14 Dec 2016:
Theresa May was absent for a vote on Impact of Tax and Benefit Changes on Women and Protected Groups — Gender Equality Strategy to Improve the Position of Women
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On 26 May 2016:
Theresa May voted in favour of repealing the Human Rights Act 1998; against plans to save the steel industry including fast-tracking infrastructure projects requiring large amounts of steel; and against a principle of the Government not borrowing to fund day-to-day spending.
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On 9 Dec 2015:
Theresa May was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Impact of Policies on Women
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On 1 Jul 2015:
Theresa May voted against requiring an annual report from the Equalities and Human Rights Commission analysing information on the gender pay gap and making recommendations to close it.
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On 10 Mar 2014:
Theresa May was absent for a vote on Care Bill — New Clause 11 — Human Rights Act to Apply to All Providers of Regulated Social Care
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On 30 Jan 2014:
Theresa May was absent for a vote on Immigration Bill — New Clause 15 — Exemptions to Automatic Deportation of Criminals on Human Rights Grounds
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On 16 Apr 2013:
Theresa May voted to remove the duty on the Commission for Equality and Human Rights to work to support the development of a society where people's ability to achieve their potential is not limited by prejudice or discrimination and there is respect for human rights.
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On 16 Apr 2013:
Theresa May voted against making it illegal to discriminate on the basis of caste
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On 4 Dec 2012:
Theresa May was absent for a vote on Human Rights Act 1998 Repeal Bill
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On 13 Jul 2011:
Theresa May voted to apply laws against work related discrimination to mariners.
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On 13 Jul 2011:
Theresa May voted to require specified public bodies to publish objectives in relation to their duties to promote equality.
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On 2 Dec 2009:
Theresa May voted no on Equality Bill — New Clause 3 — Mandatory pay audits
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On 2 Dec 2009:
Theresa May was absent for a vote on Equality Bill — Third Reading
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On 11 May 2009:
Theresa May voted yes on Equality Bill — Decline Second Reading
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