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Modernising Parliament: Reform of the House of Lords

Professor Sir Vernon Bogdanor FBA CBE · Gresham College

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Many regard the unelected House of Lords as an anachronism, and there has been much talk of reform. In 1999, all but 92 of the hereditary peers were removed from the lords, which now consists primarily of nominated peers. Since then, it has been a thorn in the government's side. It has , nevertheless, proved difficult to find agreement on further reform. Why have we found it so difficult to secure a democratic upper house? What is its proper role in a modern democracy?

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  1. Modernising Parliament: Reform of the House of Lords 2005-11-29 · YouTube

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Gresham College
Speaker
Professor Sir Vernon Bogdanor FBA CBE
Year
2005
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Society and politics
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