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House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026

Reference
3755
Date
2026-03-20
Status
Royal Assent
Country
United Kingdom
Level
National
Primary Source
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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.