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Das House of Lords (auch House of Peers, deutsch Herrenhaus) ist das Oberhaus des britischen Parlaments. Während es einst die mächtigste Parlamentskammer war und auch judikative Aufgaben besaß, hat es heute insbesondere eine beratende Funktion und kann Gesetze lediglich aufschieben, jedoch nicht mehr verhindern.
- 780
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- 22. Januar 1801
The House of Lords is the upper house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Like the lower house, the House of Commons, it meets in the Palace of Westminster in London, England. One of the oldest institutions in the world, its origins lie in the early 11th century and the emergence of bicameralism in the 13th century.
- The Lord True, Conservative, since 6 September 2022
- The Lord Gardiner of Kimble, since 11 May 2021
- The Lord McFall of Alcluith, since 1 May 2021
Vor 2 Tagen · Learn about the role, functions and latest news of the House of Lords, the second chamber of UK Parliament. Find out what's on today, tomorrow and next week in the Lords.
1. Mai 2024 · House of Lords, the upper chamber of Great Britain’s bicameral legislature. Originated in the 11th century, when the Anglo-Saxon kings consulted witans (councils) composed of religious leaders and the monarch’s ministers, it emerged as a distinct element of Parliament in the 13th and 14th centuries.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Learn about the role, work, membership and standards of the UK's upper chamber of Parliament. Find out how Lords are appointed, how they scrutinise laws and how they are funded.
Learn about the members of the House of Lords, the UK's second chamber, who bring experience and knowledge from various fields and occupations. Find out more about their roles, conduct, expenses, and how to contact them.
19. Dez. 2023 · Learn about the role, size, composition and pay of the UK's Upper Chamber, which is not elected but scrutinises new laws. Find out how Labour wants to change it and what are the pros and cons of the proposal.
