Parliament Acts 1911 and 1949

The Parliament Acts of 1911 and 1949 limit the power of the House of Lords to block legislation passed by the House of Commons. The 1911 Act allows the Lords to delay most bills for up to one parliamentary session (about a year), after which the Commons can bypass their veto. The 1949 Act further reduces this delay to six months. These laws ensure that the elected House of Commons has the final say on legislation, preventing the unelected Lords from indefinitely blocking government proposals, while still allowing some review and scrutiny.