Matrimonial Causes Act 1937
- 1937 - law was changed by this Act, which Herbert has=d introduced as a Private Members' Bill.
- Extended grounds for divorce to include desertion for over three years, cruelty and incurable insanity.
- Herbert's Act led to a significant increase in the annual number of divorces.
- Process is still expensive.
1969 Divorce Reform Act
- Followed recommendations for reform by the Law Commission.
- Made martial breakdown a reason for divorce.
- Removes necessity for either partner to rove the other at fault in order to end the marriage.
Domestic Violence and Matrimonial Proceedings Act 1976
- Further campaigning by the women's movement achieved further change in the 1976 Domestic Violence and Matrimonial Proceedings Act.
- This provided legal protection to female victims of domestic violence.
In conclusion, I believe this article to be credible as it is from the Parliament's website.
(In the post above, I have noted my findings for further use, all information is from the link at the top of this page.)
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