A minister in the Government wants to introduce a bill in the House of Commons to abolish the House of Lords. He is preparing his speech to make in the House in support of the bill.

Which of the following is not a legitimate argument the minister could make in support of the bill?

A. The House of Lords is unelected.

B. The House of Lords can permanently delay a bill from the Commons becoming law.

C. Hereditary peers still sit in the House of Lords.

D. The House of Lords is too big.

E. The House of Lords is unrepresentative of the public’s opinion.

Membership of the House of Lords: July 2023 update - House of Lords Library (parliament.uk)

The Parliament Acts - UK Parliament

Parliament Act 1911 (legislation.gov.uk)

Parliament Act 1949 (legislation.gov.uk)

Hereditary Peers - UK Parliament

Consideration of amendments - UK Parliament

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In this episode, we explain some hints and tips on how to make the most of the final months before the SQE1 exams.

With the exams fast approaching, we often get asked what is the best way to revise and use the remaining time most effectively.

Here's our answer - enjoy!

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In a residential neighbourhood, a homeowner, who had previously agreed to a positive covenant to maintain a communal garden, decides to sell their property. The original homeowner enters into an indemnity with the buyer.

What does this mean when the new owner neglects the garden maintenance, leading to legal action from the affected neighbours?

A. The affected neighbours can sue both the original homeowner and the new owner, as the indemnity effectively transfers the burden of the positive covenant to the successor in title.

B. The original homeowner, if sued by the neighbours for breach of the positive covenant, can in turn sue the new owner based on the indemnity to recover any losses or damages.

C. The indemnity covenant is considered null and void since the burden of a positive covenant cannot be transferred or shared with successors in title under any circumstances.

D. The new owner is automatically liable for any breach of the positive covenant, and the indemnity only serves as a formal agreement for garden maintenance, without legal implications.

E. The local council steps in to enforce the garden maintenance, rendering the indemnity and the positive covenant irrelevant in this scenario.

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