Overview

This bill aims to completely remove hereditary peers from the House of Lords, ending the system of by-elections to replace them. It amends the House of Lords Act 1999 to achieve this phased elimination.

Description

The bill makes several key changes to the House of Lords Act 1999:

• Removal of By-elections: It abolishes the system where by-elections were held to fill vacancies created by the death or resignation of hereditary peers.
• Phased Exclusion of Hereditary Peers: It phases out hereditary peers over time. While those already in the House of Lords before a certain date remain until the end of a specified parliamentary session, no new hereditary peers can join the house after the following session.
• Amendments to the 1999 Act: The bill removes sections of the 1999 Act related to exceptions and the by-election process for hereditary peers, streamlining the legislation.
• Geographic Extent: The bill applies to England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

Government Spending

The bill's impact on government spending is not explicitly stated in the provided text. The cost of administering the by-election system for hereditary peers will be eliminated however.

Groups Affected

• Hereditary Peers: Existing hereditary peers will be affected, with their membership gradually phasing out. Those who were in the House of Lords before a specified date are able to retain their seats until the end of a specified parliamentary session.
• House of Lords: The composition of the House of Lords will change significantly over time, becoming fully composed of life peers and other appointed members.
• UK Government: The government will be responsible for implementing the changes outlined in the bill.

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