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House of Lords / Explained

What is House of Lords?

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Overview

The upper house of the British Parliament, comprising appointed and hereditary peers. It serves as a revising chamber for legislation, offers expert scrutiny, and can delay but not block bills passed by the House of Commons.

Current status

House of Lords is currently classified as Dormant. Dormant means there has been no significant new coverage recently. Peak interest was on Mar 11, 09:44 PM.

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