Sociology, Families and Households, Family Policy (Acts)

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Which act was in 1969?
The 1969 Divorce Act
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What type of divorce did it allow for the first time?
It enabled a 'no fault' divorce to be requested.
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When was the next Divorce Act?
1984
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After this act how soon after marriage could couples get a divorce?
1 year
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When was the Employment Protection Act?
1975
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What did it do for women's rights?
Protected women from being fired from there job due to pregnancy.
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What act was in 2010?
The Paternity Act
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What did it do?
It gave fathers the right for upto 6 month maternity leave.
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When was the Civil-Partnership Act?
2005
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Which act followed this up in 2014?
The Marriage Act
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What did these acts allow?
Civil-Partnerships and Marriages for same-sex couples.
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What act was in 2002?
The Adoption Act
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What did it do?
It amended adoption laws to put the child's welfare first.
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When did this act come into effect?
2005
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When was the Child Benefits Act?
1975
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What did it introduce?
Child Benefits
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In what 2 years were significant changes made to this?
1998 and 2013
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When were changes made to the income of lone parents?
2014
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What type of divorce did it allow for the first time?

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After this act how soon after marriage could couples get a divorce?

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