Tuesday 28th February 2023
The TheyWorkForYou website has published the following details with regards the voting record of Andrew Murrison, The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence, Conservative MP for South West Wiltshire:
Andrew Murrison generally voted against laws to promote equality and human rights
TheyWorkForYou has automatically calculated this MP’s stance based on all of their votes on the topic. You can browse the source data on PublicWhip.org.uk.
Votes about laws to promote equality and human rights:
On 7 Dec 2021:Andrew Murrison voted against explicitly requiring immigration and enforcement officers to avoid using their powers in a way that could endanger life at sea. Show vote
On 19 May 2021:Andrew Murrison voted against bringing Government policy in-line with human rights where the courts have found policy incompatible with human rights. Show vote
On 18 Jul 2019:Andrew Murrison was absent for a vote on Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill — Lords Amendments — Abortion — Marriage and Civil Partnerships — Transparency etc. Show vote
On 9 Jul 2019:Andrew Murrison was absent for a vote on Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill — New Clause 1 — Marriage of Same-Sex Couples. Show vote
On 13 Jun 2018:Andrew Murrison voted against largely retaining the EU “Charter of Fundamental Rights” as part of UK law following the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union. Show vote
On 26 May 2016:Andrew Murrison voted in favour of repealing the Human Rights Act 1998; against plans to save the steel industry including fast-tracking infrastructure projects requiring large amounts of steel; and against a principle of the Government not borrowing to fund day-to-day spending. Show vote
On 30 Jan 2014:Andrew Murrison was absent for a vote on Immigration Bill — New Clause 15 — Exemptions to Automatic Deportation of Criminals on Human Rights Grounds. Show vote
On 16 Apr 2013:Andrew Murrison voted to remove the duty on the Commission for Equality and Human Rights to work to support the development of a society where people’s ability to achieve their potential is not limited by prejudice or discrimination and there is respect for human rights. Show vote
On 16 Apr 2013:Andrew Murrison voted against making it illegal to discriminate on the basis of caste. Show vote
On 4 Dec 2012:Andrew Murrison was absent for a vote on Human Rights Act 1998 Repeal Bill. Show vote
On 13 Jul 2011:Andrew Murrison voted to apply laws against work related discrimination to mariners. Show vote
On 2 Dec 2009:Andrew Murrison voted no on Equality Bill — New Clause 3 — Mandatory pay audits. Show vote
On 2 Dec 2009:Andrew Murrison was absent for a vote on Equality Bill — Third Reading. Show vote
On 11 May 2009:Andrew Murrison voted yes on Equality Bill — Decline Second Reading.