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flag The UK has abolished hereditary seats in the House of Lords, ending a centuries-old privilege.

flag The UK has ended the hereditary right of aristocrats to inherit seats in the House of Lords, abolishing 92 inherited positions in a move to modernize Parliament. flag Remaining hereditary peers, including Charles Courtenay, the 19th Earl of Devon, may stay until death but cannot pass their seats to descendants. flag The change, part of a decades-long reform effort, follows a 1999 law that removed most hereditary peers. flag Critics say the system is outdated and undemocratic, reflecting a legacy of privilege that persists despite modern values. flag While the monarchy and aristocracy still hold influence through land, education, and ceremonial roles, this reform marks a significant step toward a more representative legislature.

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