House of Lords membership update: September 2022
The House of Lords has no fixed number of seats, and its make up can change week by week. This article provides a snapshot of its membership and composition in September 2022.
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The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: A Brief Parliamentary History of Her Reign (221 KB , PDF)
The monarchy holds a prominent place in British political life. As noted in Erskine May, Parliament can be regarded as the sovereign, the House of Lords and the House of Commons. Collectively they form the legislature, and as distinct parts of the constitution they exercise functions and enjoy privileges peculiar to each.
Originally published in 2016 as part of a briefing examining the role of the sovereign as part of the constitution of Parliament, the following presents a brief updated overview of the Queen’s participation in key parliamentary events since she ascended to the throne.
Documents to download
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The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: A Brief Parliamentary History of Her Reign (221 KB , PDF)
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