functions of HOL

Question 1

why is lawmaking an important function of the HOL?

Answer 1

The House of Lords proposes amendments to bills during the law-making process, which are considered by the House of Lords.
The House of Lords can delay the passage of a bill through Parliament if they do not agree with the bill.

Question 2

why is goverment scrutiny an important function of the HOL?

Answer 2

Scrutiny of the government takes place in the form of written and spoken questions put to government and through debates over policy.

Question 3

why is investigating public policy an important function of the HOL?

Answer 3

Select committees in the House of Lords conduct investigations into policy areas, by hearing evidence from a range of people including experts in the policy area and ministers.
From 2016-2017, the House of Lords produced 41 reports on policy areas including Brexit and autonomous vehicles.