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Life Peerages Act 1958
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The Life Peerages Act 1958 (6 & 7 Eliz. 2. c. 21) established the modern standards for the creation of life peers by the Sovereign of the United Kingdom.
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Act of Parliament | |
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Long title | An Act to make provision for the creation of life peerages carrying the right to sit and vote in the House of Lords. |
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Citation | 6 & 7 Eliz. 2. c. 21 |
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Royal assent | 30 April 1958 |
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Amended by | Constitutional Reform Act 2005 |
Status: Amended | |
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Revised text of statute as amended |
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