Is the House of the Lord undemocratic?

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[...] Moreover, despite the reforms scattered over time, progress has been timid on the subject. For example, the 1999 reform did not prevent the chamber from remaining an institution still strong with 800 members, generating high operating costs and no longer necessarily compatible with a contemporary democracy. Although it greatly reduced the hereditary aspect, it introduced a reflection on the rationalization of the room. According to Brake, nevertheless, Tony Blair's reform has been very timid because the Upper House remains a chamber of nearly 800 members, it is too large and too expensive to function in a modern democracy. [...]

[...] Is the House of the Lord undemocratic? British Labor proposes to abolish the House of Lords and replace it with an Assembly of Regions. The party's program was presented with a view to the legislative elections which must take place no later than January 2025. It would aim to replace the House of Lords, in which an Assembly of Nations and Regions would be installed, in addition to the creation of a United Kingdom Council, which will promote joint work between the different governments of the country. [...]

[...] Most of them hold lifetime titles; meaning they are selected by hand rather than based on a democratic mandate. This privilege guarantees them lifetime membership in the Chamber of Trade. Next, the House of Lords scrapped the law of succession because it was outdated and undemocratic, raising questions about its effectiveness in other institutions such as the monarchy. If biological genetics are not a good fit for one institution, how can they be a good fit for another? The hereditary element has no meaning in legislative power, but not in monarchy, which lacks political power. [...]

[...] Furthermore, the House of Lords does not fail to attract attention through scandals which undermine its credibility in the eyes of the population even though it actively participates in political decision-making. Some time ago, one of its members had to resign after information appeared on his supposed experience with drugs and the world of prostitution. In fact, for this to be relevant, political leaders must above all restore interest and attention to the democratic reform of this institution. Out of respect for the people, the House of Lords must once again become a chamber that engages and responds to the needs of the population with a clear and defined role. [...]

[...] Under normal parliamentary procedure, the initiative returns to the House of Commons, where the amendments incorporated by the Lords are debated. It is about putting an end to the "forces of conservatism" and the system which allows most of the country's top positions to be occupied by the privileged social classes. To conclude, by taking a look at the parliamentary systems of other countries, we can gain a broader perspective. In France, in particular, the Senate is elected by an assembly of electors composed of democratically elected members of the National Assembly, or even political, regional, or departmental advisors. [...]