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Difficulty: MediumSocial Changes of the 1960s

During the late 1960s, the UK Parliament passed several laws that reflected a move towards a more liberal society. Which of these Acts, passed in 1969, allowed for 'no-fault' divorce, making it easier for couples to end a marriage?

  1. The Divorce Reform ActAnswer
  2. B
    The Sexual Offences Act
  3. C
    The Abortion Act
  4. D
    The National Health Service Act

Answer

The Divorce Reform Act
The Divorce Reform Act, passed in 1969, was a landmark piece of legislation that allowed couples to divorce by mutual consent after two years of separation, or after five years if only one party wanted the divorce, effectively introducing 'no-fault' divorce to the UK.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the timeframe and nature of the reform.
The question asks for a 1969 law concerning 'no-fault' divorce.
This establishes the specific legal and chronological context required.
2
Differentiate between the liberalising laws of the late 1960s.
1967 saw reforms for abortion and homosexuality; 1969 saw the reform for divorce.
The 'Swinging Sixties' featured multiple landmark laws, and distinguishing their specific purposes is key to mastery.

Key Concept

The social liberalisation and legal reforms of the late 1960s in the UK.
Estimated Time:45s
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Social Changes of the 1960s

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