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Removal of Peerages Bill

The King's Speech 2026 constitutional bill to enable peerages to be removed.

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15 May 2026 | Guidance Cabinet Office evidence

Companion to the Standing Orders, Chapter 12: Parliamentary Privilege and Related Matters – House of Lords

Why linked: Filled the "Parliamentary privilege and immunity considerations" gap via web research

The official House of Lords procedural guide chapter covering parliamentary privilege and privilege of peerage, including the rule that all privilege of peerage is lost upon disclaimer under the Peerage Act 1963 — directly analogous to the immunity consequences of …

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15 May 2026 | Guidance Cabinet Office evidence

Privileges of Parliament and of Peerage – Erskine May

Why linked: Filled the "Parliamentary privilege and immunity considerations" gap via web research

The authoritative parliamentary procedural reference (Erskine May) section specifically addressing the intersection of parliamentary privilege and privilege of peerage for Lords members, including immunity from civil arrest and the 1999 Joint Committee recommendation for abolition of privilege of peerage. Directly …

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3 Apr 2025 | Guidance Cabinet Office evidence

Code of Conduct for Members of the House of Lords and Guide to the Code of Conduct (April 2025 edition)

Why linked: Filled the "Conduct standards and ethics frameworks for peers" gap via web research

The operative, consolidated Code of Conduct and Guide for House of Lords members, updated April 2025 to incorporate the Conduct Committee's January 2025 review recommendations. Sets out the full ethics and conduct standards framework applicable to peers.

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