A selection of Baroness O'Loan’s votes

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• 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.
• Consistently voted against university tuition fees Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2010.
• Voted for more EU integration Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 5 absences, in 2011.
• Generally voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, 4 absences, in 2011.
• Voted against raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2010.

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Recent appearances

• Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill - Commons Reason: Motion A 12 Sep 2023

  My Lords, I rise to speak in opposition to the Government’s removal of the opportunity for family members of those who died in the Troubles to play a role in the decision as to whether immunity should be granted under the Bill. Accepting your Lordships’ amendment would have given victims the opportunity, at least, to have a role in the decision as to whether to grant murderers immunity...

• Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill - Commons Amendments: Motion A1 (as an amendment to Motion A) 5 Sep 2023

  My Lords, I shall speak in favour of the amendment of the noble Lord, Lord Hain, to the Minister’s Motion on Clause 13, and the amendment of the noble Lord, Lord Murphy, to the Minister’s Motion on Clause 18. The Bill removes fundamental legal rights from victims of the Troubles throughout the United Kingdom. The aim of the Bill is clear. The Minister referred to the purpose of the Bill...

• Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill - Third Reading: Amendment 1 4 Jul 2023

  My Lords, Clause 42, to which this amendment applies, deprives those who suffered loss or damage as a consequence of the Troubles of the ability to bring or continue any civil action after 17 May 2022—some 14 months ago. A relatively small group of UK citizens from every part of these islands is to be deprived of their rights not only to bring a civil action but to inquests and to full...

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Crossbench Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 27 October 2009

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Currently held offices

• Member, Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland Sub-Committee (since 14 Apr 2021)
• Member, SLSC Sub-Committee B (since 4 Sep 2018)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee ( 8 Jun 2015 to 1 Jul 2019)
• Member, Human Rights (Joint Committee) (14 Jun 2012 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, EU Sub Committee E - Justice, Institutions and Consumer Protection (17 May 2012 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee ( 9 Jun 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)