Overview

This bill proposes to grant Members of the House of Lords the right to vote in elections for the House of Commons. Currently, they are prevented from doing so. The bill aims to remove this disqualification.

Description

This bill, the Extension of Franchise (House of Lords) Bill, makes a single key change to existing law. It explicitly states that membership of the House of Lords will no longer disqualify an individual from voting in House of Commons elections. The bill overrides any existing legal rules preventing this.

Commencement

The provision allowing House of Lords members to vote will come into effect one year after the bill receives Royal Assent (becomes law).

Government Spending

This bill is not expected to have a significant direct impact on government spending. The cost would relate to any necessary administrative adjustments to electoral processes to accommodate the change.

Groups Affected

The primary group affected are Members of the House of Lords. The bill grants them a right to vote in general elections, a right previously denied to them. Electoral authorities will also be affected as they will have to adjust their processes to accommodate the change. There may be an indirect impact on political parties and campaigns, as the newly enfranchised voters become engaged.

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