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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Douglas Ross generally voted against laws to promote equality and human rights
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of their votes on the topic. You can browse the source
data on PublicWhip.org.uk.
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On 20 Apr 2022:
Douglas Ross 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:
Douglas Ross 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:
Douglas Ross 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:
Douglas Ross was absent for a vote on Nationality and Borders Bill — Schedule 6 — Maritime Enforcement — Use of Powers to Endanger Life at Sea
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On 7 Jun 2021:
Douglas Ross 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:
Douglas Ross 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:
Douglas Ross 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:
Douglas Ross voted not to permit same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland.
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On 13 Jun 2018:
Douglas Ross 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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