Historedia
Episode 4 of 5

Lords Amendments

When
19 May 1871
Where
House of Lords
Part of
Trade Union Act 1871 legalises trade unions in the United Kingdom

The bill passed the House of Lords with amendments on 19 May 1871, requiring further consideration by the Commons.

The bill had its first reading in the Lords on 20 April. After a committee stage, it had its third reading on 19 May and passed with amendments. These amendments were later agreed to by the Commons on 19 June.

Sources

  1. Trade Union Act 1871 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-19
  2. Palace of Westminster Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21

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