Changes In The Law

Question 1

What was one of the clear grounds for divorce established by the Divorce Reform Act of 1969?

Answer 1

Adultery, desertion, unreasonable behavior

The Divorce Reform Act of 1969 allowed couples to file for divorce on these specific grounds.

Question 2

How did the Divorce Reform Act of 1923 impact divorce rates?

Answer 2

Led to an increase as more women filed for divorce than men

The act equalized divorce rights for men and women.

Question 3

What role did legal aid play in divorce?

Answer 3

Made divorce more affordable

Legal aid provided financial assistance for those seeking divorce.

Question 4

What significant change did the No Fault Act of 2020 introduce?

Answer 4

No one to blame for divorce

The act eliminated the need to assign fault in divorce proceedings.

Question 5

What was established by the Civil Partnership Act in 2004?

Answer 5

Same-sex couples could legally have their partners recognized by law

This act provided legal recognition for same-sex relationships.

Question 6

In what year were male homosexual acts decriminalized for consenting adults over 21?

Answer 6

1967

This marked a significant change in the legal status of homosexual acts in the UK.

Question 7

What right was granted to same-sex couples in 2002?

Answer 7

Right to adopt

This allowed same-sex couples to adopt children legally.

Question 8

What milestone was achieved in 2014 regarding same-sex relationships?

Answer 8

Legal marriage for same-sex couples

This allowed same-sex couples to marry legally in the UK.