Hereditary Peerages (Succession) Bill [HL]

Key Points

• Allows female heirs to inherit hereditary peerages that were previously restricted to men.
• Covers related legal and administrative issues arising from the change in succession.
• Originated in the House of Lords; first reading completed in 2012 and it is now at the 2nd reading stage in the Lords.
• Could affect who may eventually hold hereditary titles and how the peerage is passed down to future generations.

Progress

Originated in the House of Lords; first reading in 2012. It is currently at the 2nd reading in the Lords, with no further stage details provided here.