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LORD NOMME VIE [1 record]

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Record 1 2014-03-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electoral Systems and Political Parties
CONT

A life Peer differs from a hereditary Peer in that the receiver cannot pass the title on to his or her children. Although life Peers are appointed by the Queen, it is the Prime Minister who nominates them.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
OBS

Il est nommé membre à vie de la Chambre des lords par la reine d'Angleterre, sur recommandation du Premier ministre.

Spanish

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