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House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026

Bill 3755Commons originatingintroduced 05 Sept 2024

A Bill to remove the remaining connection between hereditary peerage and membership of the House of Lords; to make provision about resignation from the House of Lords; to abolish the jurisdiction of the House of Lords in relation to claims to hereditary peerages; and for connected purposes.

EnactedRoyal Assent
Enacted asHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026c. 12 · 20 Mar 2026

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Act of Parliament: House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026 (c. 12)20 Mar 2026

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