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"Would replacing the House of Lords with an elected chamber create more problems than it would solve?"
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Public Law Essay Richard Wilson "Would replacing the House of Lords with an elected chamber create more problems than it would solve?" The House of Lords, in one form or another, has been present in the British political forum from as early as the 11th century. By the 14th century, two distinct houses of parliament had emerged, the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Nowadays, the House of Lords acts as the second chamber of the Westminster parliament, with its primary roles being the revision of legislation and the scrutiny of governmental activities. In addition, the House of Lords also acts as the final court of appeal in the UK. The House of Lords is seen as being a complement to the activities of the House of Commons, although it is quite different in the aspect that the Lords, unlike the Commons are unpaid and un-elected. Over the past hundred...
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