LGBT+ rights
Policy description
Votes that relate to LGBT+ rights, including legal rights, anti-discrimination measures, and social equality.
View policy details.Analysis for Robin Cook
Robin Cook generally voted for (84% aligned) measures that increased LGBT+ rights and social equality..
Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (78% aligned).
Scoring Divisions
Scoring divisions are used to calculate the headline alignment between a person and a policy.
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Guide to columns
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person vote: the vote cast by the person
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party alignment: how aligned this vote was with other members of the person’s party. Higher numbers indicate less difference from the average vote of the party.
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policy direction: if an aye vote is aligned or against the overall policy.
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policy alignment: if this MP's vote was aligned with the policy.
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annotation: links to public statements or explanations for the vote, if available.
| motion | date | person vote | party alignment | policy direction | policy aligned |
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| Crime and Disorder Bill — Reduction of Age of Consent for Homosexual Acts to 16 | 1998-06-22 | absent | na | agree | na |
| Adoption and Children Bill — Suitability Of Adopters | 2002-11-04 | aye | 94% | agree | aligned |
| Local Government Bill — Maintain Prohibition on Promotion of Homosexuality (Section 28) | 2003-03-10 | no | 99% | against | aligned |
| Gender Recognition Bill — Allow Marriages to Remain Valid If They Become a Same Sex Marriage | 2004-05-25 | absent | na | agree | na |
| Civil Partnership Bill [Lords] | 2004-10-12 | aye | 99% | agree | aligned |
Informative Divisions
Informative votes are thematically related to a policy, but do not count towards the overall score.
Guide to columns
- annotation: links to public statements or explanations for the vote, if available.