House of Lords

Question 1

Delaying examples

Answer 1

• 2015 tax cuts delayed
• Salisbury convention cant block legislation on parties manifesto
• War powers act 1991- allowed war criminals to be prosecuted outside of the UK

Question 2

National debates example

Answer 2

• Lords debated Brexit: the arrangements for EU citizens

Question 3

Scrutiny of legislation example

Answer 3

• Children and families act 2014 - started in the commons but lords added to ban smoking in cars

Question 4

Scrutinising secondary legislation examples

Answer 4

• Secondary legislation scrutiny committee commented on school teachers pay and conditions order
• 2015 voted on legislation which would reduce family tax credits paid to low income families

Question 5

Expertise?

Answer 5

Lords member are experts in a certain field, so can add value to their scrutiny

Question 6

Ping Pong Politics?

Answer 6

This refers to the passage of legislation between the Commons and the Lords as they try and agree amendments. All amendments must be agreed by both houses