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Peter Law

Peter Law

IND Independent Former MP
Last served Blaenau Gwent (2005-05-05 – 2006-04-25)
39
Total votes
19
Ayes
20
Noes
0
Other

Parliamentary History

5 May 2005 – 25 Apr 2006 (11 months)

Voting trends (most recent 12 months of activity)

Voting record

July 2005 5 votes
Division Date Vote
The circumstances to which the Government proportionately and properly responded in 2001 have arisen again. If we take seriously the protection of all our fellow citizens, it is up to us to offer that protection. For all its possible shortcomings and difficulties, the Bill does that. I hope that the House of Lords leaves it alone—it does not need to come back to this place—and that we get a new la... 11 Jul 2005 NO
There are two reasons why I cannot accept the Lester amendment. The first is that it is already covered by existing legislation, under which it is not necessary for racist language to be used for an offence of incitement to race hatred to be proved. The language used can be religious, and the case can be made now if it can be demonstrated that such language was accompanied by racist intent. Does t... 11 Jul 2005 AYE
"can no longer, because the circumstances in connection with which he has been recognised as a refugee have ceased to exist, continue to refuse to avail himself of the protection of the country of his nationality." The measure is thus within the spirit of the 1951 convention, but we can discuss that in full another time. The hon. Member for Twickenham (Dr. Cable) made a perfectly fine and temperat... 5 Jul 2005 NO
I am sorry, but I shall not be able to do justice to the many intelligent points that have been made if I give way. My hon. Friend the Member for Plymouth, Devonport (Alison Seabeck) made a brief but very well informed speech, and I look forward to her being able to use the platform of her membership of the House to give us the benefit of her vast experience and knowledge of local government finan... 4 Jul 2005 NO
Division 26 4 Jul 2005 AYE
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