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House of Lords Reform Act
Summary
This Act proposes changes to how the House of Lords (the upper chamber of Parliament) is structured and run. The exact reforms vary depending on which version of the Act is being discussed, but generally involve making the Lords smaller, more representative, or changing the process for becoming a peer.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means you believe the House of Lords needs to be reformed to work better for modern Britain. Supporters argue it could make the Lords more democratic, efficient, and accountable to the public by reducing the number of members or changing how peers are selected.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry that reforms might weaken the House of Lords' ability to check and balance the government's power. Some also fear that changing the system could be expensive, cause confusion, or remove experienced lawmakers who provide valuable expertise.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading19 Jun 2013
- 2nd reading18 Oct 2013
- Committee stage15 Jan 2014
- Report stage28 Feb 2014
- 3rd reading28 Feb 2014
Lords
- 1st reading3 Mar 2014
- 2nd reading28 Mar 2014
- 3rd reading13 May 2014
Royal Assent14 May 2014
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