The functions of the House of Lords 0.0 / 5 ? Government & PoliticsThe British constitutionASEdexcel Created by: BeatrizCreated on: 23-04-15 18:37 To delay legislation for at least a year in order to force government to reconsider it. The Hunting Act 2004 banned the hunting of wild mammals. 1 of 5 To represent various interests and causes in society. Lord Andrew Lloyd Weber speaks often in debates on initiatives in the music industry. 2 of 5 To propose amendments to legislation in order to improve it and protect minority interests. The amendments of the healthcare bill to make sure the NHS does not become too privatised and terror legislation. 3 of 5 fill fill 4 of 5 fill fill 5 of 5
The House of Lords is now more effective than the House of Commons in checking government power.’ Discuss. 5.0 / 5 based on 1 rating
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