#2026/12Lordlar Kamarası (Mirasçı Lordlar) Yasası 2026
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The House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026 ends the link between hereditary peerage and membership in the House of Lords, meaning that hereditary peers can no longer sit in the House. It also removes the House of Lords' authority to handle claims related to hereditary titles. This law primarily affects hereditary peers and the legislative process in the UK.
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Key Changes
- Hereditary peers are excluded from membership in the House of Lords.
- The House of Lords can no longer handle claims to hereditary peerages.
- Provisions for resignation from the House of Lords have been updated.
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Obligations
What this law requires
Remove section 2 of the House of Lords Act 1999 (exception to exclusion of hereditary peers from membership of House of Lords)
Hereditary peers must cease membership in the House of Lords upon commencement of relevant provisions at end of parliamentary session
Writs of summons issued in right of hereditary peerage for the current Parliament become void after the session in which this Act is passed
Abolish the jurisdiction of the House of Lords in relation to claims to hereditary peerages, including claims to hereditary peerages in abeyance
When a peer lacking capacity cannot sign a resignation notice, the notice must be given and signed in accordance with Standing Orders of the House