parliament acts

• What power was removed from the House of Lords by the Parliament Act 1911?

  The power to veto a bill
• How long can the House of Lords delay a bill according to the Parliament Act 1911?

  Up to 2 years
• What was the maximum lifespan of a parliament reduced to by the Parliament Act 1911?

  5 years
• What is the purpose of the Parliament Act 1911?

  To limit the powers of the House of Lords
• What was the vote count for the Parliament Act 1911?

  131-114
• What did the Parliament Act 1949 further reduce regarding the House of Lords?

  The delaying powers to 1 year
• What was the Parliament Act 1949 an amendment of?

  The Parliament Act 1911
• What did the Labour Party aim to achieve with the Parliament Act 1949?

  Reduce the HoL's delaying time
• When was the Parliament Act 1949 given royal assent?

  December 1949
• Why did Labour fear the House of Lords in 1949?

  They might reject the Iron + Steel bill
• What is the significance of the Government of Ireland Act 1914?

  • Amends provisions for the Government of Ireland
  • First introduced in 1912
  • Debated for 2 years
  • Passed under the Parliament Act 1911
  • Given royal assent on 18/09/1914
• When was the War Crimes Act passed?

  09/05/1991
• What does the War Crimes Act 1991 confer jurisdiction on?

  UK courts regarding grave violations of war laws
• What does the European Parliament Elections Act 1999 amend?

  The act from 1978
• What was the purpose of the European Parliament Elections Act 1999?

  To alter the election method for MEPs
• When was the Sexual Offences Act passed?

  20/11/2003
• What significant change did the Sexual Offences Act 2003 make?

  Made the age of consent equal for all
• What does the Hunting Act 2004 prohibit?

  Hunting wild mammals with dogs
• When did the Hunting Act 2004 come into force?

  18/02/2005
• What exemption does the Hunting Act 2004 allow?

  Use of 2 dogs for certain activities
• What are the key provisions of the Hunting Act 2004?

  • Prohibits hunting wild mammals with dogs
  • Prohibits hare coursing
  • Allows use of 2 dogs maximum for stalking and flushing