Contents

1. Part 1

   Appointments Commission

   1. 1. Commission to recommend life peerages

   2. 2. Commission membership

   3. 3. Commission to determine rules and procedures

   4. 4. Proposals for new peers

   5. 5. Nominees to meet specific criteria

   6. 6. Guidelines

   7. 7. Certificate to be conclusive

   8. 8. Principles to be followed in making recommendations

   9. 9. Party leaders to furnish information to Commission

2. Part 2

   Exclusion of hereditary peers

   1. 10. Exclusion of hereditary peers

3. Part 3

   Permanent leave of absence

   1. 11. Permanent leave of absence by reason of application

   2. 12. Permanent leave of absence by reason of failure to attend the House

   3. 13. Permanent leave of absence: consequence for membership

   4. 14. Right to vote and stand for election to the House of Commons

4. Part 4

   Conviction of serious criminal offence

   1. 15. Conviction of serious criminal offence

   2. 16. Right to vote and stand for election to the House of Commons

   3. 17. Eligibility for nomination

5. Part 5

   Voting at elections

   1. 18. Voting at elections to the House of Commons

6. Part 6

   Supplementary provisions

   1. 19. Commencement

   2. 20. Short title