Overview

This bill proposes to grant members of the House of Lords the right to vote in elections for the House of Commons, removing the current legal disqualification based solely on their membership of the upper house.

Description

The core provision of the Extension of Franchise (House of Lords) Bill is to amend existing law. Currently, being a member of the House of Lords prevents an individual from voting in House of Commons elections. This bill explicitly overrides that disqualification. This means that all members of the House of Lords, regardless of other eligibility criteria, will be permitted to vote in general elections. The bill applies across the UK (England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland). It is designed to take effect 12 months after it becomes law.

Government Spending

This bill is not expected to have a significant direct impact on government spending. The administrative costs associated with enabling Lords to vote are likely to be minimal.

Groups Affected

The primary group affected is members of the House of Lords. The bill grants them the right to vote in general elections, potentially impacting their political engagement and participation in the democratic process. There is no readily apparent negative impact to other groups.

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