The Parliament Act

The Parliament Act is a set of laws in the UK that allows the House of Commons to bypass the House of Lords in certain situations. Originally established in 1911 and amended in 1949, it empowers the Commons to enact legislation even if the Lords reject it, provided the Commons has approved it twice within a year. This act ensures that the elected representatives in the Commons can dominate the legislative process, reinforcing the principle of democratic governance while maintaining a check on the unelected Lords' influence. It's primarily used for significant legislation when agreement can't be reached.