Parliament Acts (1911 and 1949)
Laws that limited the House of Lords' power
Real World
The Hunting Act 2004, which banned fox hunting, was passed using the Parliament Act 1949 after the House of Lords repeatedly blocked it, demonstrating that the Commons can ultimately override Lords opposition.
Exam Focus
Know which Acts were passed using the Parliament Acts — the Hunting Act 2004 and War Crimes Act 1991 are key examples examiners expect.
How well did you know this?