laws and government policies

Question 1

What is the children’s charter law

Answer 1

1889
The prevention of cruelty protect children.
The state could intervene if they though a child was getting abused.

Question 2

What is the factory act

Answer 2

1833
improve conditions of children working in factories.
children of 9-13 years to work no more than nine hours a day
children of 13-18 years to work no more than 12 hours a day

Question 3

what is the Contraceptive pill law

Answer 3

1961

The first contraceptive pill was introduced.

Question 4

what is the Legalization of homosexuality for 21+

Answer 4

1967

permitted homosexual acts between two consenting adults over the age of twenty-one.

Question 5

Legalization of abortion

Answer 5

1967

legalisation of abortions.

Question 6

what is the divorce reform act

Answer 6

1969
allowed to divorce if been separated for two years 5 years if only one wants a divorce and no longer had to prove reason for divorce.

Question 7

equal opportunities and equal pay

Answer 7

1970

Both men and women get equal pay if doing same job.

Question 8

Sex Discrimination Act

Answer 8

1975

protected men and women from discrimination on the grounds of sex or marital status.

Question 9

The Child Support Act

Answer 9

1991

all parents who were liable to pay child support to their partners should do so.

Question 10

The Children Act

Answer 10

1989

allocates duties to local authorities to ensure children are safeguarded and their welfare is promoted.

Question 11

The new deal of loan parents

Answer 11

1997

Target was to reduce unemployment by providing training.

Question 12

2 weeks paid paternity pay from

Answer 12

2003

It allows fathers or same-sex partners to take two weeks of leave and still get 90 % of the weekly earnings.

Question 13

sure start

Answer 13

1998

Formed sure start children’s center to support children through early days of life.