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House of Lords (Abolition and Replacement) Bill

A Bill to abolish the House of Lords and make provision for its replacement by a Senate.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

15 March 2019

In Plain English

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If enacted, the Bill would abolish the House of Lords and replace it with a new upper chamber called the Senate. It would set out the basic framework for how the Senate would be formed and how the transition from the Lords to the Senate would work.

Key Points

Abolishes the House of Lords and creates a new upper chamber called the Senate to replace it.
Sets out the basic framework for Senate membership and the transition from the Lords to the Senate.
Requires additional legislation to finalise the Senate’s detailed powers and procedures.

Who is affected?

Current members of the House of Lords (Lords Spiritual and Lords Temporal)People who could become Senators under the new systemMembers and staff of Parliament (including MPs and Lords staff) and political parties involved in appointmentsThe general public in the UK, since constitutional arrangements would change

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - House of Lords (Abolition and Replacement)

1 Jan 1970

This Bill has been withdrawn.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

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