We were discussing this in a brief moment of comparative governments in my Political Science class today. But I had no idea that Blair was avoiding the judiciary in this push to do away with the House of Lords. :shocked: That's pretty bold in and of itself.

I was under the impression that the House of Lords could only prolong debate over legislation; that they do not have the power to block legislation on their own. :huh: Is this correct?

At any rate, with regard to this particular bill, it seems like the Labour Party split over the issue, as you've mentioned above.h:

Very interesting.