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The UK has abolished hereditary seats in the House of Lords, ending a centuries-old privilege.
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.
Remaining hereditary peers, including Charles Courtenay, the 19th Earl of Devon, may stay until death but cannot pass their seats to descendants.
The change, part of a decades-long reform effort, follows a 1999 law that removed most hereditary peers.
Critics say the system is outdated and undemocratic, reflecting a legacy of privilege that persists despite modern values.
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.
El Reino Unido ha abolido los asientos hereditarios en la Cámara de los Lores, poniendo fin a un privilegio de siglos de antigüedad.