A Bill to amend the law regarding succession to peerages and for connected purposes.
House of Lords
2 May 2017
This bill would change the rules for how hereditary peerages (noble titles) are passed down when the current holder dies. It seeks to modernise the law and clarify the process for determining who inherits a title. It also includes related provisions to support the overall reform of the peerage system.
The bill is currently at the 2nd Reading in the House of Lords. If it progresses, it will move to Committee stage for detailed examination, then to Report and Third Reading in the Lords, before moving to the House of Commons for consideration.
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