James Brokenshire

Former Conservative MP for Old Bexley and Sidcup

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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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James Brokenshire generally voted against laws to promote equality and human rights

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Major votes

  • On 19 May 2021: James Brokenshire voted against bringing Government policy in-line with human rights where the courts have found policy incompatible with human rights. Show vote
  • On 18 Jul 2019: James Brokenshire was absent for a vote on Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill — Lords Amendments — Abortion — Marriage and Civil Partnerships — Transparency etc. Show vote
  • On 9 Jul 2019: James Brokenshire voted not to permit same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland. Show vote
  • On 13 Jun 2018: James Brokenshire voted against largely retaining the EU "Charter of Fundamental Rights" as part of UK law following the UK's withdrawal from the European Union. Show vote
  • On 30 Jan 2014: James Brokenshire was absent for a vote on Immigration Bill — New Clause 15 — Exemptions to Automatic Deportation of Criminals on Human Rights Grounds Show vote
  • On 16 Apr 2013: James Brokenshire 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. Show vote
  • On 16 Apr 2013: James Brokenshire voted against making it illegal to discriminate on the basis of caste Show vote
  • On 4 Dec 2012: James Brokenshire was absent for a vote on Human Rights Act 1998 Repeal Bill Show vote
  • On 13 Jul 2011: James Brokenshire voted to apply laws against work related discrimination to mariners. Show vote
  • On 2 Dec 2009: James Brokenshire voted no on Equality Bill — New Clause 3 — Mandatory pay audits Show vote
  • On 2 Dec 2009: James Brokenshire was absent for a vote on Equality Bill — Third Reading Show vote
  • On 11 May 2009: James Brokenshire voted yes on Equality Bill — Decline Second Reading Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 7 Jun 2021: James Brokenshire voted not to explicitly prohibit Advanced Research and Invention Agency resources from being used in any way that would contravene human rights. Show vote
  • On 14 Dec 2016: James Brokenshire 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 Show vote
  • On 26 May 2016: James Brokenshire 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. Show vote
  • On 9 Dec 2015: James Brokenshire voted against carrying out an assessment of the impact of Government policies on women; against mitigating any disproportionate burden on women and against publishing a gender equality strategy. Show vote
  • On 1 Jul 2015: James Brokenshire 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. Show vote
  • On 10 Mar 2014: James Brokenshire voted against making it unlawful for any provider of regulated social care to act in a manner incompatible with the European Convention on Human Rights. Show vote
  • On 13 Jul 2011: James Brokenshire voted to require specified public bodies to publish objectives in relation to their duties to promote equality. Show vote

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