Dates

Question 1

What year was the Commonwealth Immigration Act enacted?

Answer 1

1962

Established a job voucher system for immigrants.

Question 2

What did the Commonwealth Immigrants Act of 1968 limit?

Answer 2

Right of entry to citizens of the UK and colonies born there or to at least one parent born there

This act restricted immigration based on birthplace.

Question 3

What was the significance of the Immigration Act 1971?

Answer 3

Ended definitively the right of colonial and Commonwealth citizens to enter Britain

Marked a major shift in immigration policy.

Question 4

What did the Immigration Act 1981 change regarding British citizenship?

Answer 4

Introduced new definitions and parameters, making it harder for individuals from former colonies to enter Britain

Reflected a tightening of immigration controls.

Question 5

What was the main purpose of the Race Relations Act of 1965?

Answer 5

Made discrimination on the grounds of colour, race, ethnic or national origin in public places illegal

Established the Race Relations Board.

Question 6

What additional areas did the Race Relations Act of 1968 cover?

Answer 6

Housing, employment, and public services

Expanded the scope of discrimination protections.

Question 7

What did the Race Relations Act of 1976 extend to?

Answer 7

Indirect discrimination

Further broadened the protections against discrimination.