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House of Lords

Members of the Lords play a vital role making laws and keeping an eye on the decisions and actions of Government. Bringing years of knowledge from many walks of life, they apply an experienced perspective to examining legislation and public policy.

Lords news

New guide to how the Lords works published

Handbook highlights the work the House and its Members do

What's on

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Lords Information Office

Contact us to find out more about the work, role and membership of the Lords.

Commissioner for Standards

More on the independent Lords Commissioner for Standards and how to make a complaint about the conduct of a Member of the Lords

News from the Lord Speaker

Read the latest information on parliamentary events and outreach activities from the Lord Speaker.

Parliamentary business

  • Bills before Parliament

    Track the progress of Bills through the House of Lords and House of Commons

  • House of Lords judgments

    Browse archived judgments delivered by the Law Lords from 14 November 1996 to 30 July 2009

  • Lords Committees

    Use the list of Lords Committees to see how they're checking up on public policy issues and Government activities

  • Lords Divisions Analysis

    View the results of votes in the Lords - available soon after each vote takes place