Tony Blair Biography

Crime Sentences Act 1997 changes sentencing and criminal justice provisions

Firearms Amendment Act 1997 tightens firearms controls after the Dunblane massacre

National Health Service Primary Care Act 1997 reforms primary care service arrangements

Accepts the European Union Social Chapter after Labour wins office.

Appoints Jenkins to chair the Independent Commission on the Voting System.

Data Protection Act 1998 updates personal data protection law

Government of Wales Act 1998 creates the National Assembly for Wales

Human Rights Act 1998 incorporates European Convention rights into domestic law

Northern Ireland Act 1998 implements devolved government after the Belfast Agreement

Scotland Act 1998 creates the Scottish Parliament and devolved Scottish government

Greater London Authority Act 1999 creates the Mayor of London and London Assembly

House of Lords Act 1999 removes most hereditary peers from the House of Lords

Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 reforms asylum support and immigration procedures

During Tony Blair's government, the UK becomes the first country to use a vaccine against Group C meningococcal disease.

The Labour Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: The UK becomes the first country to use a vaccine against Group C meningococcal disease.

This NHS development occurs while Tony Blair serves as Prime Minister: The UK becomes the first country to use a vaccine against Group C meningococcal disease.

Freedom of Information Act 2000 creates public rights of access to information held by public authorities

During Tony Blair's government, nHS walk-in centres are introduced to provide easier access to a range of health services.

The Labour Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: NHS walk-in centres are introduced to provide easier access to a range of health services.

This NHS development occurs while Tony Blair serves as Prime Minister: NHS walk-in centres are introduced to provide easier access to a range of health services.

Political Parties Elections and Referendums Act 2000 creates the Electoral Commission

Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 regulates interception and surveillance powers

Terrorism Act 2000 creates a permanent statutory framework for terrorism offences and powers

Britain launches Operation Palliser to evacuate citizens and stabilize Freetown

Anti-terrorism Crime and Security Act 2001 expands security and anti terrorism powers after 11 September

Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 changes police powers, fixed penalties, and criminal justice rules

Health and Social Care Act 2001 reforms health and social care administration

Adoption and Children Act 2002 reforms adoption law and child welfare provisions

Enterprise Act 2002 reforms competition, insolvency, and enterprise law

Nationality Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 reforms nationality, asylum, and immigration law

During Tony Blair's government, a child in the UK is successfully treated by gene therapy at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

The Labour Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: A child in the UK is successfully treated by gene therapy at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

This NHS development occurs while Tony Blair serves as Prime Minister: A child in the UK is successfully treated by gene therapy at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 creates asset recovery and money laundering powers

Communications Act 2003 creates Ofcom and reforms communications regulation

Criminal Justice Act 2003 reforms sentencing, evidence, and criminal procedure

Extradition Act 2003 reforms extradition procedures

Licensing Act 2003 reforms alcohol, entertainment, and premises licensing

Blair represents Britain when the Athens treaty completes the accession framework for ten incoming states.

Children Act 2004 creates childrens services reforms after the Victoria Climbie inquiry

Civil Partnership Act 2004 creates civil partnerships for same sex couples

Housing Act 2004 creates housing health and safety ratings and tenancy deposit schemes

Allows workers from new EU member states immediate labour market access.

Constitutional Reform Act 2005 reforms the office of Lord Chancellor and creates the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom

Mental Capacity Act 2005 creates a legal framework for decision making by people lacking capacity

Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 creates control orders for terrorism suspects

Drops plans for a referendum after France and the Netherlands reject the EU Constitution.

Companies Act 2006 modernises and consolidates company law

Equality Act 2006 creates the Commission for Equality and Human Rights and extends equality law

Identity Cards Act 2006 creates a framework for identity cards and a national identity register

During Tony Blair's government, the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme is launched for people aged 60 to 69.

The Labour Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: The NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme is launched for people aged 60 to 69.

This NHS development occurs while Tony Blair serves as Prime Minister: The NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme is launched for people aged 60 to 69.

Terrorism Act 2006 creates offences encouraging terrorism and disseminating terrorist publications