Fifteenth Amendment of the Constitution Act 1995
The Fifteenth Amendment of the Constitution Act 1995 repealed the constitutional prohibition of divorce in Ireland.
Warnock Report (1984)
The Warnock Report recommended the regulation of surrogacy.
Health (Family Planning) Act 1979
The Health (Family Planning) Act 1979 regulated the importation and provision of contraception in Ireland
Davis v Johnson [1978]
Davis v Johnson gave judicial recognition of domestic violence and enforcement of Domestic Violence and Matrimonial Proceedings Act 1976 against home-owners.
The opening of the first Refuge (1971)
The first Refuge opened by Women’s Aid in Chiswick, London offered a place of security and shelter for women and children escaping domestic violence
National Health Service (Family Planning) Act 1967
The National Health Service (Family Planning) Act 1967 enabled local authorities to give family planning advice to all women regardless of marital status.
Abortion Act 1967
The Abortion Act 1967 permitted abortion in England and Wales in certain circumstances.
Family Allowances Act 1945
The Family Allowances Act 1945 introduced child benefit paid to women.
Matrimonial Causes Act 1923
The Matrimonial Causes Act 1923 equalised the grounds for divorce for men and women.
Maternity and Child Welfare Act 1918
The Maternity and Child Welfare Act 1918 obliged local authorities to set up maternal and child welfare clinics.