The Parliament Acts - Commons Library Standard Note

Published 28 June 2012 | Standard notes SN00675

Authors: Richard Kelly

Topic: House of Lords, Parliament, Parliamentary procedure

This Standard Note sets out the procedures governing the use of the Parliament Acts of 1911 and 1949. It notes occasions when they have been used. It also reports on challenges to the validity of the Parliament Acts.

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