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Parliament 4 (house of lords (why it changed (lower house became more rep…
Parliament 4
house of lords
all used to be hereditary peers
inherited from family position
also had equal standing with HOC
why it changed
lower house became more rep of people
right to vote extended
reform of the HOL
parliament acts 1911 & 1949
reduced powers in blocking new laws
1911 - delay 2 years/ 1949 delay 1 year
most recently used - hunting act 2004
life peerages act 1958
introduced life peers - peerage need on death
appointed as experts of their trade
HOL act 1999
removed all but 92 hereditary peers
left law lords and lords spiritual in place
role of the HOL
lord Bryce 1918
consider/revise bills from the HOC
HOL hold debates on new laws proposed
can accept bill or reject
parliament acts 1911 & 1949
delay bills for 2 years but not block
introduce non-controversial legislation
1 in 4 bills start in HOL
it needs further reform
yes
unfinished reforms
phase 2 always intended
no major improvements made
appointed as bad as hereditary
tonys cronies - unelected and undemocratic
not reflective if British society
no representation for other faiths
17% women/3.5% ethnic minorities
no
valuable for scrutiny
appointed life peers can provide advice
leads to informed and interesting debates
some are businessmen, trade unionists, education, academics, doctors etc
spirit of independence