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Overview

This bill proposes to remove the current legal restriction preventing members of the House of Lords (the upper house of the UK Parliament) from voting in elections for the House of Commons (the lower house).

Description

This bill, the Extension of Franchise (House of Lords) Bill, makes a single key change to UK electoral law. Currently, membership of the House of Lords disqualifies individuals from voting in general elections. This bill would overturn that disqualification.

Key Provisions:

• Removes the disqualification of House of Lords members from voting in House of Commons elections.
• The bill applies across the entire United Kingdom.
• The bill would come into effect one year after it receives Royal Assent.

Government Spending

The bill is not expected to have a significant impact on government spending. The administrative changes required to implement the change are likely to be minimal.

Groups Affected

The primary group affected is members of the House of Lords. This bill would grant them the right to vote in general elections for the first time. The impact on other groups would be indirect and likely minimal.