Liberal Reforming Legislation Flashcards
What legislation was passed under the Wilson Government?
End of Capital Punishment
Divorce Reform
Legalisation of Abortion
Legalisation of Homosexual Relations
What was the main change in divorce laws in 1969?
Proof of adultery was no longer required
What was the key argument in favor of legalising abortion?
To reduce the number of “backstreet” abortions
How did the legalisation of homosexual relations affect the law?
Homosexuality was only legal in private
What was the main difference between comprehensive schools and grammar schools?
Comprehensive schools selected pups based on location, grammar schools based on exams
What was the purpose of replacing Colleges of Technology with Polytechnics?
To focus on preparing students for work
Who was the target audience of the Open University?
Part-time and mature students
Which issues were addressed by Labour’s educational reforms?
Social segregation in secondary education
Lack of access to higher education
Need for practical skills training
Why were some people opposed to the liberal reforms?
They feared they would lead to social unrest
What was the overall impacts of the liberal reforms of the 1960s?
Increased social mobility and equality
Greater individual freedoms and rights
Modernisation of British society
