Overview

This bill proposes to grant members of the House of Lords the right to vote in elections for the House of Commons. Currently, this right is denied to them. The bill will come into effect one year after its passing, applying across the UK.

Description

The Extension of Franchise (House of Lords) Bill amends existing legislation to explicitly state that membership of the House of Lords does not disqualify a person from voting in House of Commons elections. This overrules any previous laws preventing Lords from voting in general elections.

Key Provisions:

• Removes the disqualification of House of Lords members from voting in House of Commons elections.
• The Act will come into force 12 months after its passage.
• The Act applies across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

Government Spending

The bill is not expected to have any significant impact on government spending. The cost of implementing the change is likely to be minimal and will be covered by existing government resources.

Groups Affected

The primary group affected is members of the House of Lords, who will gain the right to vote in general elections. There is no other anticipated significant impact on other groups.

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