Key Legislation and Dates

Question 1

When was the Legalisation of Abortion?

Answer 1

1967

Question 2

When did the Contraceptive Pill become available?

Sexual freedom more widely accepted

Answer 2

1961

Through NHS - 1967

Question 3

What/When was the Equal Opportunities Pay Act?

Answer 3

• Men and Women entitled to equal pay for the same job.

- 1970

Question 4

What/When was the Divorce Reform Act?

Answer 4

• It allowed couples to divorce after being separated for 2 years (or 5 years if only 1 wanted a divorce). A marriage could be ended if it had ‘irretrievably broken down’, neither partner no longer had to prove ‘fault’ (adultery).
• 1969

Question 5

When was the legalisation of Homosexuality?

The Sexual Offences Act

Answer 5

• 1967 ( Only for Men, 21+)