Succession to Peerages Bill [HL]

A Bill to amend the law regarding succession to peerages; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Lords

Parliament last updated

12 June 2014

In Plain English

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This bill would change the rules for who can inherit hereditary peerages (noble titles) in the UK. It seeks to amend the law on succession to peerages and includes related measures. It is currently being debated in the House of Lords at its second reading.

Key Points

Proposes changes to the law governing how hereditary titles are passed on after the death of the current holder
Could affect who is eligible to inherit peerages and how succession is determined
Includes connected or related provisions affecting the peerage system
Originates in the House of Lords and is at the second reading stage in the Lords

Progress

The bill began with an 1st reading in the Lords on 11 June 2014 and is currently at the 2nd reading in the Lords.

Who is affected?

Potential heirs to hereditary peeragesCurrent holders of hereditary peeragesFamilies of peersMembers of the peerage and future peers

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Bill Stages

1st readingLords

11 Jun 2014

2nd readingLords

Committee stageLords

Report stageLords

3rd readingLords

1st readingCommons

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Succession to Peerages

1 Jan 1970

First reading took place on 11 June. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.

Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.

The 2014-15 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

HL Bill 018 2014-15, as introduced

BillLords

12 Jun 2014

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.