Edward Stanley Derby, 14th1867
The 2nd Reform Act becomes law, "a leap in the dark". Doubles the electorate & gives the vote to many working men in the towns
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The 2nd Reform Act becomes law, "a leap in the dark". Doubles the electorate & gives the vote to many working men in the towns
Spokesman for the Education League. Objects to the Education Act as denominational schools would be rate subsidized
Under the Royal Titles Bill Victoria becomes the Empress of India. Judicial Life Peers can sit in the House under the terms of the Appellate Jurisdiction Act
Under the Royal Titles Bill Victoria becomes the Empress of India
Redistribution of Seats Bill, creates seats in Yorkshire, Lancashire & outer London
Local Government Act, transfers administration of counties to elected councils
Irish Crimes Bill, trial by jury is suspended
Free Education Act, abolishes fees for primary education
Workmens Compensation Act, makes the employer liable for accidents at work
The Conservatives defeat the budget in the Lords. Balfours mis-handling of the Parliament Act leads to a "Balfour Must Go" campaign
The Trades Disputes Act makes general strikes illegal
The Government of India Act, 11 British Indian provinces with Parliaments are created
The Transport Act breaks up the British Transport Commissions monopoly on haulage
Life Peerages Act, life Peers are members of the House of Lords who are appointed for life-long terms, but whose membership of the House cannot be inherited by their descendants
The Northern Ireland Assembly Bill becomes law, elections for the new assembly are held 28th June
Passes the Water Act through Parliament creating 10 water authorities
Coal Industry Act support reduces subsidies to the National Coal Board.
Passes the Energy Act which introduces competition into the electricity industry
Financial Services Act, removes trade restrictions
The Employment Act gives union members access to accounts. The Employment Act creates a special commissioner. Criminal Justice Act, the Attorney General to appeal against Crown Court sentences
The Employment Act gives union members the right not to strike. The Employment Act gives union members the right not to be disciplined by their unions. The Employment Act gives union members access to accounts. The DHSS is split into the Health & Social Security Departments. Criminal Justice Act, the Attorney General to appeal against Crown Court sentences
44 Conservative MPs rebel against the Hong Kong Citizenship Bill
Employment Act, employment cannot be conditional on TU membership. Employment Act, employers cannot deny someone a job because they are not a TU member
The Government uses the Parliament Act to pass the War Crimes Bill
The Treaty of Maastricht recieves Royal Assent
Legislation is passed to nationalize the railways
Says the Scotland Bill will give Scotland representation in Scotland & Westminster
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