Analysis: The House of Lords- Democracy's Aid or Arch Enemy? The House of Lords is Britain's 'Upper House' of the Legislature. It serves as an unelected assembly in addition to the elected House of Commons. Its members (Peers) are either appointed by the Government, are Church of England Bishops (Lords Spiritual) or are some of the 92 remaining hereditary peers. Many argue against the existence of the House of Lords and believe that it has no place in modern day democratic Britain. Whereas others praise it for its abilities to keep politicians in check and assist the day-to-day running of Britain, taking some of the weight off the shoulders of elected MPs in the Commons. In this blog, we will explore the arguments for and against the House in red and evaluate its place in 2022. First of all, an advantage that’s more relevant in 2022 than ever, its ability to keep the Commons in-line. Unfortunately, the Lords doesn't get full control over how our elected MPs b...