Overview

This bill grants the Monarch the power to remove titles of nobility, such as peerages and baronetcies, either independently or following a recommendation from a joint parliamentary committee. This power extends to all hereditary titles within the UK.

Description

The Removal of Titles Bill empowers the King to revoke any title, including hereditary peerages and baronetcies across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This power can be exercised unilaterally by the Monarch or following a recommendation from a joint parliamentary committee.

Consequences of Title Removal

If a peer's title is removed, their name is struck from the Roll of Peerage, ending their rights to a writ of summons, sitting in the House of Lords, or participating in the election of representative peers. All privileges and rights associated with the removed title will also cease. The bill clarifies that the Monarch's new power is supplementary to, not a replacement of, existing powers.

Geographic Extent and Commencement

The bill applies across the entire United Kingdom and comes into effect immediately upon passage.

Government Spending

The bill is not expected to have a significant direct impact on government spending. The costs associated with removing titles, primarily administrative tasks, are likely to be minimal.

Groups Affected

Groups potentially affected include:

• Hereditary Peers: Risk losing their titles and associated privileges, potentially impacting their social standing and any associated financial benefits.
• Baronetcies and other title holders: Similar to hereditary peers, these individuals risk losing their titles and associated privileges.
• House of Lords: The composition of the House of Lords could change depending on the number of titles revoked.
• Parliamentary Committee: A joint committee would be involved in advising the Monarch, if this route for title removal is used.

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