Parliament Acts

The Parliament Acts are two important laws in the UK that allow the House of Commons to bypass the House of Lords in certain situations. Established in 1911 and amended in 1949, these acts enable the Commons to pass legislation without the Lords' approval if the Commons passes the bill in two successive sessions and the Lords reject it. This mechanism ensures that the elected representatives can still enact laws, even if the unelected Lords oppose them. It reflects the principle that the elected House should have the ultimate say in important legislation.