Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Should the House of Lords be abolished?
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The House of Lords should remain untouched

This position holds that the House of Lords should remain untouched. It argues the institution benefits British democracy, that it works well as a revising chamber, and that it serves as a valuable body of experts able to scrutinise legislation free from electoral pressures.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. The House of Lords works well
    The House of Lords plays an important role in the English government, and does it well.
  2. The House of Lords is a chamber of experts
    The people in the House of Lords have a variety of expertise which make it a unique and beneficial institution.