House of Lords Act 1999

The House of Lords Act 1999 was a law that reformed the UK's upper parliamentary chamber. It significantly reduced the number of hereditary peers—those who inherit their titles—allowing only 92 to remain, selected through elections among themselves. The aim was to make the House of Lords more merit-based and representative, reducing the influence of inherited titles. This change aimed to modernize the House, enhance its legitimacy, and ensure a better balance of expertise and independence, while still preserving some traditional aspects of the UK's parliamentary system.