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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Lord Blencathra generally voted against equal gay rights
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On 20 May 2008:
Lord Blencathra voted yes on Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill — Fertility treatment requires father and mother — rejected
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On 20 May 2008:
Lord Blencathra voted yes on Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill — Fertility treatment requires male role model — rejected
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On 9 Nov 2004:
Lord Blencathra was absent for a vote on Categories of civil partners other than same sex couples
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On 9 Nov 2004:
Lord Blencathra voted yes on Civil Partnerships Bill [Lords] — Third Reading
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On 10 Mar 2003:
Lord Blencathra voted to require reports on the impact of repealing a ban on the promotion of homosexuality in schools.
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On 20 May 2002:
Lord Blencathra voted yes on Adoption and Children Bill — [3rd Allotted Day] — Clause 131 — General interpretation, etc.
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On 16 May 2002:
Lord Blencathra voted no on Adoption and Children Bill — [2nd Allotted Day] — Applications for adoption
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On 29 Oct 2001:
Lord Blencathra voted no on Adoption and Children Bill (Programme) — Consideration and Third Reading
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On 24 Oct 2001:
Lord Blencathra was absent for a vote on Relationships (Civil Registration)
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On 5 Jul 2000:
Lord Blencathra voted yes on Local Government Bill [Lords] — Prohibition on promotion of homosexuality: bullying
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On 10 Feb 2000:
Lord Blencathra acted as teller for a vote on Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill
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On 1 Mar 1999:
Lord Blencathra voted against reducing the age of consent for homosexual acts from eighteen to sixteen bringing equality to the the law affecting heterosexual and homosexual acts.
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On 10 Feb 1999:
Lord Blencathra voted against reducing the age of consent for homosexual acts from eighteen to sixteen bringing equality to the the law affecting heterosexual and homosexual acts.
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On 25 Jan 1999:
Lord Blencathra was absent for a vote on Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill — Second Reading
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