This bill creates an independent Commission to review Prime Minister peerage nominations against set criteria and principles, including ensuring at least 20% independent peers and no party majority in the Lords.
A Bill to make provision for the appointment of a Commission to advise the Prime Minister on recommendations to the Crown for the creation of life peerages; to establish principles to be followed in making recommendations; and for connected purposes
Status: In Progress
Current House: Lords
Stage: 2nd reading
Sponsored by: Lord Norton of Louth
Introduced: 2022-06-07