Overview

This bill grants the House of Lords the power to expel or suspend its members. The decision to expel or suspend will be based on a resolution passed by the House, specifying the member's misconduct and whether it occurred before or after the bill becomes law.

Description

The House of Lords (Expulsion and Suspension) Bill empowers 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 is barred from attending, voting, or participating in the House of Lords or its committees for the specified period.
• Resolution Requirements: Any resolution to expel or suspend must state whether the conduct occurred after the bill's enactment or before (but was not previously public knowledge).
• Amendments to existing legislation: The bill amends the House of Lords Reform Act 2014, to incorporate the new powers of expulsion and suspension.
• Commencement: The Act will come into force three months after it is passed.
• Extent: The Act extends to the whole of the United Kingdom.

Government Spending

The bill does not directly specify any changes to government spending. The administrative costs associated with implementing the new expulsion and suspension procedures would likely be minimal.

Groups Affected

The bill primarily affects:

• Members of the House of Lords: They are subject to expulsion or suspension based on their conduct.
• The House of Lords as an institution: The bill enhances its ability to discipline its members.

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