But crossbench peer Lord Elystan-Morgan told peers the Magna Carta was never actually signed.
The crossbench peer made the claim in December during a discussion on the safety of judges.
Among those speaking against it was the former law lord, crossbench peer Lord Lloyd.
"Sport has such a strong power to influence society and bring about change, " the crossbench peer said.
However, Lord Walton of Detchant, a crossbench peer, said he believed that only financial "incentives" for peers would work.
The crossbench peer, Baroness Meacher, tabled an amendment allowing people who feel mistreated by bailiffs to appeal to an ombudsman.
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Crossbench peer Baroness Grey-Thompson, who won 11 Paralympic gold medals, said she hoped a Paralympic coin would also be included.
Crossbench peer and Paralympic medal winner Baroness Grey-Thompson said the London Games had a "significant impact" on the perception of disability.
The crossbench peer argued that deficiencies in the law result in high litigation costs and have a negative impact on families.
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, a crossbench peer and member of the all-party parliamentary disability group, said the government needed to "think again".
An amendment, tabled by the crossbench peer, to the Crime and Courts Bill by the crossbench peer would remove the "insulting" element.
Lady Campbell of Surbiton, a crossbench peer, has taken part in the second reading debate on the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill.
Baroness Hollins, a crossbench peer and consultant psychiatrist in learning disability, described the group as among the "most disadvantaged and marginalised individuals in society".
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The crossbench peer said that the Jewish community "stood in solidarity" with Christians and was "shocked and appalled" that their plight was not widely known.
The crossbench peer and former deputy High Court judge argued that the clause allowing legal aid to be provided in such circumstances was too narrowly drafted.
Peers voted by a majority of 25 to reject a move by crossbench peer Lord Best to retain legal aid for cases that could prevent homelessness.
The crossbench peer's calls were backed by Labour's Lord Morris of Aberavon who argued that the present position was "untenable" and "not in the interest of justice".
Watch out for three key amendments emanating from the Conservative peer and former Master of the Rolls, Lord Woolf, and the crossbench peer and QC Lord Pannick.
His comments were prompted by a question from crossbench peer Baroness Finlay of Llandaff during the daily half-hour question session in the Lords on 2 February 2012.
And there will also be a short debate on the Implications of Research Council UK's open access policy - led by the scientist and crossbench peer, Lord Krebs.
Crossbench peer Lord Best agreed to withdraw his amendment limiting the government's plans for a so-called "bedroom tax", which cuts benefits to social housing tenants with spare rooms.
The crossbench peer listed some examples: MPs and school governors can be automatically forced from their jobs if it is revealed that they have had mental health problems.
Crossbench peer and former chief inspector of prisons Lord Ramsbotham recommended that the same programmes of education and reform be used for criminals in and out of prison.
Other questions were from Viscount Craigavon, a crossbench peer, who asked the government what priority it is giving in international development to population issues and reproductive health and rights.
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Crossbench peer Baroness Butler-Sloss, a former Lord Justice of Appeal, accused the government of "gesture politics", telling the Lords community orders were already a form of punishment for offenders.
During report stage of the bill, the House of Lords had voted to accept an amendment from crossbench peer Lord Alton, exempting sufferers of mesothelioma from the proposals.
Crossbench peer and former NHS chief executive Lord Crisp, who called the debate, warned of a worldwide "epidemic" of non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes, cancer and mental health problems.
Finally, crossbench peer the Earl of Clancarty asked the government what support it would give to music education under the National Plan for Music Education published on 25 November 2011.
Crossbench peer Lord Low of Dalston, who was born blind, warned of the "very serious problem" of attacks on guide dogs, which he said were "running at over seven a month".
The Conservatives' Lord Fowler then asked whether ministers had any plans to review the BBC licence fee, and crossbench peer Baroness Greengross asked about hydration policy in hospitals and care homes.
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