However the lords could be more effective ? Flashcards
1
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since the 1999 reforms
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the house of lords has had more democratic legitimacy as it uses its powers more
2
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Party discipline
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it’s more independent more freedom to debate exp 2012-2016 lords defeated coalition 48 times
3
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scrutiny
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lords spend most of their time scrutinising legislation from 2010-15 they voted against NhS reforms AV and house of lords
4
Q
legislation- what can the lords force the government to do
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to amend bills, brexit legislation lords defeated them 14 times
5
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expertise
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Lord hogan howe- ex police chief
