British Nationality Act 1948
The British Nationality Act 1948 conferred on women the same right as men to retain or change their nationality on marriage.
Married Women’s Property Act 1882
The Married Women’s Property Act 1882 gave married women ability to own and manage property independently of their husbands.
Divorce and Matrimonial Causes Act 1857
The Divorce and Matrimonial Causes Act 1857 introduced civil divorce and separation.
Married Women’s Property Act 1964
The Married Women’s Property Act 1964 established that housekeeping money belongs jointly to husband and wife.
Radmacher v Granatino [2010]
Radmacher v Granatino recognised a pre-nuptial agreement between the parties, while noting women’s potential unequal bargaining position.
R v Jackson (1891)
R v Jackson abolished husband’s legal entitlement to compel a wife to live with him and to use physical force against her.
Barclays Bank v O’Brien [1993]
Barclays Bank v O’Brien gave protection to wives from undue influence by husbands in obtaining mortgages.