Equality and Human Rights
Policy description
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.
View policy details.Analysis for David Linden
David Linden generally voted for (84% aligned) laws to promote equality and human rights.
Comparable Scottish National Party MPs almost always voted for (94% 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.
| motion | date | person vote | party alignment | policy direction | policy aligned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Union (Withdrawal) Bill — Clause 5 — EU Charter of Fundamental Rights | 2018-06-13 | no | 100% | against | aligned |
| Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill — New Clause 1 — Marriage of Same-Sex Couples | 2019-07-09 | absent | na | agree | na |
| Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill — Lords Amendments — Abortion — Marriage and Civil Partnerships — Transparency etc. | 2019-07-18 | absent | na | agree | na |
| Nationality and Borders Bill — Schedule 6 — Maritime Enforcement — Use of Powers to Endanger Life at Sea | 2021-12-07 | absent | na | agree | na |
Informative Divisions
Informative votes are thematically related to a policy, but do not count towards the overall score.
| motion | date | person vote | party alignment | policy direction | policy aligned |
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| Queen's Speech — Programme for Government — Human Rights | 2021-05-19 | aye | 100% | agree | aligned |
| Advanced Research and Invention Agency Bill — New Clause 1 — Human Rights Abuses | 2021-06-07 | aye | 100% | agree | aligned |
| Nationality and Borders Bill — New Clause — Compliance with the Refugee Convention | 2022-03-22 | no | 100% | against | aligned |
| Nationality and Borders Bill — Before Clause 11 — Interpretation of Part 2 — Compliance with International Agreements | 2022-04-20 | no | 100% | against | aligned |
| Nationality and Borders Bill — Clause 11 — Differential Treatment of Refugees — Impact | 2022-04-20 | no | 100% | against | aligned |