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Overview

This bill grants the House of Lords the power to expel or suspend its members. It clarifies the process and consequences of expulsion or suspension, including the loss of voting rights and the right to attend the House.

Description

The House of Lords (Expulsion and Suspension) Bill allows the House of Lords to expel or suspend members through a resolution.

Expulsion: A member expelled ceases to be a member of the House of Lords.

Suspension: A suspended member remains a member but loses the right to receive summonses to attend, and is disqualified from sitting or voting in the House or its committees for the specified period.

Any resolution for expulsion or suspension must state that the conduct in question either occurred after the bill becomes law or occurred before but wasn't publicly known at that time. The bill also amends the House of Lords Reform Act 2014 to clarify the legal consequences of expulsion.

Government Spending

The bill does not specify any direct government spending. The costs associated with implementing the bill (e.g., potential legal implications or administrative changes) are not explicitly detailed.

Groups Affected

Members of the House of Lords: This bill directly affects members of the House of Lords, as it provides a mechanism for their expulsion or suspension. The impact will depend on the interpretation and application of the new powers by the House of Lords.

The House of Lords as an institution: The bill changes the internal processes and governance structure of the House of Lords, potentially impacting its efficiency and operations.