house of lords reforms

Question 1

House of lords act

Answer 1

1999 - reduced herereditary peers down to 92

Question 2

constitutional reform act

Answer 2

2005 - removed law Lords and created separate judiciary

Question 3

House of lords reform Bill

Answer 3

2012 - wanted to make HOL 80% elected and half number of members (down to 450)
- not passed as 91 tories voted against

Question 4

house of lords reform act

Answer 4

2014 - allowed members to resign and exclusion of those who commit criminal offence

Question 5

house of lords spiritual act

Answer 5

2015 - whenever vacancy arises in Lords spiritual - filled by female

Question 6

house of lords suspension act

Answer 6

2015 - authorised the house to expel of suspend members

Question 7

what are the criticisms for the HoL?

Answer 7

• dominated by political retirees and MP’s - ‘retirement home’
• undiverse - ethnic minorities, women, youth and religion
• cost to taxpayer - 800 members - cost more than HoC

Question 8

what are the options for the HoL reform?

Answer 8

• a second elected chamber - increase democratic legitimacy, usefullness and diversity