Parliament of the United Kingdom

The Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the supreme legislative body of the United Kingdom, and may also legislate for the Crown Dependencies and the British Overseas Territories. It meets at the Palace of Westminster in London. Parliament possesses legislative supremacy and thereby holds ultimate power over all other political bodies in the United Kingdom and the Overseas Territories. While Parliament is bicameral, it has three parts: the sovereign, the House of Lords, and the House of Commons. The three parts acting together to legislate may be described as the King-in-Parliament. The Crown normally acts on the advice of the prime minister, and the powers of the House of Lords are limited to only delaying legislation.

Some of the key events about Parliament of the United Kingdom

1215
Magna Carta was signed, limiting the power of the monarch and establishing fundamental rights
1689
The Bill of Rights was passed, establishing the rights of Parliament and limiting the power of the monarchy
1807
The Slave Trade Act was passed, abolishing the slave trade in the British Empire
1807
Passed the Slave Trade Act, which abolished the slave trade but did not end slavery itself
1819
Enacted the Six Acts, restricting public gatherings and press freedoms
1832
The Reform Act was passed, expanding voting rights and redistributing parliamentary seats more fairly
1834
Implemented the Poor Law Amendment Act, creating harsh workhouse conditions for the destitute
1845
Failed to adequately respond to the Irish Potato Famine, leading to mass starvation and emigration
1867
The Second Reform Act further extended the franchise to working-class men in urban areas
1876
Passed the Royal Titles Act, proclaiming Queen Victoria as Empress of India without Indian consent
1914
Enacted the Defence of the Realm Act, curtailing civil liberties during World War I
1918
The Representation of the People Act granted voting rights to women over 30 and all men over 21
1918
Passed the Representation of the People Act, which still excluded women under 30 from voting
1928
The Equal Franchise Act gave women equal voting rights to men
1936
Approved the Anglo-Egyptian Treaty, maintaining British military presence in Egypt
1948
The National Health Service was established, providing free healthcare to all British citizens
1965
The Race Relations Act was passed, prohibiting racial discrimination in public places
1971
Introduced the Immigration Act, restricting Commonwealth citizens' right to live in the UK
1998
The Human Rights Act was enacted, incorporating the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law
2003
Voted to join the US-led invasion of Iraq based on flawed intelligence

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