House of Lords Act 1999

The House of Lords Act 1999, an Act of Parliament passed by the British Parliament, was a major constitutional enactment as it completely reformed one of the chambers of Parliament, the House of Lords. For centuries, the House of Lords had included several hundred members who inherited their seats; the Act removed such a right. However, as part of a compromise, the Act did permit approximately ninety hereditaries, mostly elected by their peers, to remain in the House on an interim basis.

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Act of Parliament - British Parliament - House of Lords - Hereditaries

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