Fay Jones

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Wales

Conservative MP for Brecon and Radnorshire

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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Fay Jones generally voted against laws to promote equality and human 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 laws to promote equality and human rights:

  • On 20 Apr 2022: Fay Jones was absent for a vote on Nationality and Borders Bill — Before Clause 11 — Interpretation of Part 2 — Compliance with International Agreements Show vote
  • On 20 Apr 2022: Fay Jones was absent for a vote on Nationality and Borders Bill — Clause 11 — Differential Treatment of Refugees — Impact Show vote
  • On 22 Mar 2022: Fay Jones voted not to explicitly require that no refugees will be returned to a country where they face serious threats to their life or freedom as a result of the operation of new asylum laws. Show vote
  • On 7 Dec 2021: Fay Jones was absent for a vote on Nationality and Borders Bill — Schedule 6 — Maritime Enforcement — Use of Powers to Endanger Life at Sea Show vote
  • On 7 Jun 2021: Fay Jones 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 19 May 2021: Fay Jones voted against bringing Government policy in-line with human rights where the courts have found policy incompatible with human rights. Show vote

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