A selection of Lord Goldsmith’s votes

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• Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 4 votes for, 1 vote against, 10 absences, between 2008–2011.
• Has never voted on raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2010.
• Has never voted on university tuition fees Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, in 2010.
• Generally voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 5 absences, in 2011.
• Voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, in 2011. Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.

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Recent appearances

• Afghanistan - Motion to Take Note 18 Aug 2021

  My Lords, there are many in Afghanistan whose safety must now be protected, including those who have worked to support the rule of law, such as Mr Rohullah Qarizada, president of the Afghanistan Independent Bar Association, who has been engaged in hundreds of cases fighting for human rights and now fears for his life and the lives of his family. I particularly join the noble and learned Lord,...

• Conduct Committee - Motion to Agree: Amendment to the Motion 20 Apr 2021

  My Lords, I support the amendment proposed by the noble and learned Lord, Lord Garnier. First, I congratulate my noble friend Lady Donaghy on the clarity with which she has presented this report, and I hope she knows how much I respect her opinions. I am not going to speak in any detail to the amendment of the noble Lord, Lord Balfe, as time will not permit, save to note that the points he...

• Domestic Abuse Bill - Report (3rd Day): Amendment 70 15 Mar 2021

  My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Earl, Lord Sandwich, who spoke as a member of the International Agreements Committee—I am its chair—as did the noble Lord, Lord Lansley, and as will the noble Lord, Lord Kerr, when he follows me. Reference has rightly been made to our inquiry into why the Government have not yet ratified the Istanbul convention, which is described by the...

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Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords in 1999

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Currently held offices

• Member, European Union Committee (since 4 Jun 2020)

Other offices held in the past

• Chair, International Agreements Committee (23 Apr 2020 to 18 Oct 2021)
• Chair, International Agreements Committee (23 Apr 2020 to 18 Oct 2021)
• Member, Constitution Committee (22 Jun 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Procedure and Privileges Committee (9 Jun 2010 to 1 Dec 2011)
• Attorney General (Law Officers) (12 Jun 2001 to 28 Jun 2007)
• Attorney General, Law Officers' Department (11 Jun 2001 to 28 Jun 2007)