Parliament Act 1911

The Parliament Act 1911 is a UK law that restricts the power of the House of Lords to block legislation passed by the House of Commons. It allows a bill to become law without the Lords' approval if it is passed by the Commons in successive sessions. The Act is newsworthy because supporters of an assisted dying bill, currently stalled in Parliament, are considering invoking it to bypass potential obstruction by the House of Lords. This private member's bill, sponsored by Labour's Kim Leadbeater, faces being blocked due to time constraints and numerous amendments proposed by peers. Invoking the Parliament Act would be a significant move, marking the first time it has been used for a private member's bill. This potential application highlights the Act's continued relevance in resolving legislative deadlocks and asserting the primacy of the elected House of Commons.