Social Policy Flashcards
1
Q
What was the Child Support Agency introduced by the Conservatives?
A
Established in 1993, it forced absent fathers and mothers to pay a fair amount towards the upkeep of their children
2
Q
What was the Children Act introduced by the Conservatives?
A
Established in 1989, it outlined the rights of a child for the first time
3
Q
What did New Labour introduce in 2005?
A
Civil partnerships & laws allowing any type of cohabiting couple to adopt
4
Q
What did the coalition government legalise in 2014?
A
Same sex marriage
