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Reforms could modernise LegCo

Follows Lisvane Report

Next week could see a 'new dawn' for the Legislative Council, with a major set of reforms due before Tynwald.

A committee tasked with evaluating the functions of the upper chamber is presenting its recommendations on Tuesday.

They are based on changes suggested by Lord Robert Lisvane two years ago.

A new job description for future members, measures to foster diversity in the chamber, and stripping MLCs of certain responsibilities are all up for debate.

Keys Speaker Juan Watterson leads the committee:

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