Social Policies

• Abortion law

• Abortion is legally available throughout the united Kingdom of Great Britain and northern  Ireland. This means that a person in the UK can choose to have an abortion with a moral objection or excuse.
• Abortions were previously allowed in Northern Ireland only if

-a woman's life was at risk

-there was a risk of permanent and serious damage to her mental health or physical health

• A 1861 law made it a criminal offence to procure a miscarriage. In 1995, an expectation was added to say abortion could be permitted to save the mother's life.
• The abortion law will effect the roles of a relationship as if a female had an abortion she may struggle emotionally and mentally and as a result her partner may have more household chores or childcare chores to help relieve additional stress or pressure from their partner.

• Child benefit

• If you are eligible you'll get 21.05 a week for your first child and 13.95 for any children after that. You can claim child benefit if:

-you are responsible for the child

-the child is under 16 years old

-or16 to 20 years old and still in training or education

• The child benefit law will effect the roles and responsibilities of a breadwinner in the family as they may just take a part-time job or work less hours as they have to help from the benefits system to raise their children and provide for the home and as a result they may be able to spend more time with their family.

• Child protection policies

• A safeguarding or child protection policy statement makes it clear what your organisation or group will do to keep children safe. Therefore, children are protected by laws so they do not face any abuse in their family.
• The child protection policy will effect the roles and responsibilities of both the relationships as both parents may share roles and responsibilities in order to achieve the best outcome for their children and to make sure their children are safe, protected and cared for.

• Children act (2004)

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