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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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.
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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.
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On 9 Jul 2019:
James Brokenshire voted not to permit same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland.
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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.
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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
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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.
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On 16 Apr 2013:
James Brokenshire voted against making it illegal to discriminate on the basis of caste
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On 4 Dec 2012:
James Brokenshire was absent for a vote on Human Rights Act 1998 Repeal Bill
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On 13 Jul 2011:
James Brokenshire voted to apply laws against work related discrimination to mariners.
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On 2 Dec 2009:
James Brokenshire voted no on Equality Bill — New Clause 3 — Mandatory pay audits
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On 2 Dec 2009:
James Brokenshire was absent for a vote on Equality Bill — Third Reading
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On 11 May 2009:
James Brokenshire voted yes on Equality Bill — Decline Second Reading
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