Policing and Crime Act 2009, Section 14
Section 14 of the Policing and Crime Act 2009 created the offence of paying for the sexual services of a prostitute who has been exploited or subjected to force by someone else.
Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007
The Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007 seeks to protect individuals forced into marriage without their consent.
Mental Capacity Act 2005
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) makes legal provision for a wide range of people (family members, health and social care professionals, courts) to make decisions in the best interests of a person who lacks the capacity to make a decision for themselves.
Welsh Assembly Election 2003
In 2003, the National Assembly of Wales became the first legislative chamber to elect equal numbers of female and male Assembly Members.
Sex Discrimination (Election Candidates) Act 2002
The Sex Discrimination (Election Candidates) Act 2002 allowed UK parliamentary parties to select candidates based on gender in order to increase proportion of women in Parliament.
White v White [2000]
White v White introduced the equal sharing principle in property division on divorce.
OP-CEDAW (2005)
The Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (OP-CEDAW) gives women the ability to hold government to account for systemic gender inequality.
Sexual Offences Act 2003, Section 1
Section 1 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 widened the definition of rape.