1949 Parliament Act

The 1949 Parliament Act is a piece of legislation in the UK that allows the House of Commons to bypass the House of Lords in certain circumstances. Specifically, if the Lords reject a bill passed by the Commons twice within a year, the Commons can still enact the bill without the Lords' approval. This act was introduced to balance power between the two houses, ensuring that the elected Commons could make laws without being blocked by the largely appointed Lords, particularly in an era when reform and social legislation were a priority.