In British politics, impeachment was a method by which Parliament could try individuals for high treason or other misdemeanours. Impeachment was first used in 1376 and last used in 1806. Impeachment is now considered obsolete. A House of Commons briefing note states that the procedure has not been adapted to meet modern standards of democracy and procedural fairness.
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