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