Mr Gareth Thomas

Former Labour MP for Clwyd West

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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 Gareth Thomas generally voted for equal gay rights

TheyWorkForYou has automatically calculated this MP’s stance based on all of their votes on the topic. You can browse the source data on PublicWhip.org.uk.

Key votes about equal gay rights:

  • On 9 Nov 2004: Mr Gareth Thomas voted no on Categories of civil partners other than same sex couples Show vote
  • On 9 Nov 2004: Mr Gareth Thomas voted yes on Civil Partnerships Bill [Lords] — Third Reading Show vote
  • On 12 Oct 2004: Mr Gareth Thomas voted yes on Civil Partnership Bill [Lords] Show vote
  • On 25 May 2004: Mr Gareth Thomas voted against allowing mixed sex marriages which become a same sex marriage to remain valid as long as neither party objected. Show vote
  • On 10 Mar 2003: Mr Gareth Thomas voted against requiring reports on the impact of repealing a ban on the promotion of homosexuality in schools. Show vote
  • On 10 Mar 2003: Mr Gareth Thomas voted to repeal a ban on the promotion of homosexuality in schools. Show vote
  • On 4 Nov 2002: Mr Gareth Thomas was absent for a vote on Adoption and Children Bill — Suitability Of Adopters Show vote
  • On 20 May 2002: Mr Gareth Thomas voted no on Adoption and Children Bill — [3rd Allotted Day] — Clause 131 — General interpretation, etc. Show vote
  • On 16 May 2002: Mr Gareth Thomas voted yes on Adoption and Children Bill — [2nd Allotted Day] — Applications for adoption Show vote
  • On 29 Oct 2001: Mr Gareth Thomas voted yes on Adoption and Children Bill (Programme) — Consideration and Third Reading Show vote
  • On 24 Oct 2001: Mr Gareth Thomas was absent for a vote on Relationships (Civil Registration) Show vote
  • On 5 Jul 2000: Mr Gareth Thomas voted no on Local Government Bill [Lords] — Prohibition on promotion of homosexuality: bullying Show vote
  • On 10 Feb 2000: Mr Gareth Thomas was absent for a vote on Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill Show vote
  • On 1 Mar 1999: Mr Gareth Thomas 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 10 Feb 1999: Mr Gareth Thomas was absent for a vote on Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill — Clause 1 — Age of Consent for Homosexual Acts Show vote
  • On 25 Jan 1999: Mr Gareth Thomas was absent for a vote on Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill — Second Reading Show vote
  • On 22 Jun 1998: Mr Gareth Thomas 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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