This Insight explains what the current law of prorogation is, why some experts think it should be reformed, and what some of the options for reform might be.
Documents to download
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Lords Spiritual (Women) Bill 2014-15 [Bill 143 2014-15] (275 KB, PDF)
The Lords Spiritual (Women) Bill 2014-15 accelerates the entry of women to the Lords Spiritual, the bishops who sit in the House of Lords, by filling vacancies with female bishops instead of the usual longest-serving bishop. This will be for a 10 year period.
Documents to download
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Lords Spiritual (Women) Bill 2014-15 [Bill 143 2014-15] (275 KB, PDF)
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