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    The document outlines key events and developments regarding the legal and social status of women and domestic violence from the 14th century to the early 2000s in Britain: In the 14th century, a judge established a "thumb rule" allowing moderate physical punishment of wives. In 1782, violence against a wife became a criminal act with a law passed to protect children. Before 1970 under British common law, it was legal for a man to physically chastise his wife. In the 19th-20th centuries, some women gained limited rights to vote. In the 1960s-70s, the women's liberation movement challenged traditional views and an MP raised domestic violence as an issue. The 1974 Domestic Violence Act made

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    The document outlines key events and developments regarding the legal and social status of women and domestic violence from the 14th century to the early 2000s in Britain: In the 14th century, a judge established a "thumb rule" allowing moderate physical punishment of wives. In 1782, violence against a wife became a criminal act with a law passed to protect children. Before 1970 under British common law, it was legal for a man to physically chastise his wife. In the 19th-20th centuries, some women gained limited rights to vote. In the 1960s-70s, the women's liberation movement challenged traditional views and an MP raised domestic violence as an issue. The 1974 Domestic Violence Act made

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    Time Line About Domestic Violence

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    The document outlines key events and developments regarding the legal and social status of women and domestic violence from the 14th century to the early 2000s in Britain: In the 14th century, a judge established a "thumb rule" allowing moderate physical punishment of wives. In 1782, violence against a wife became a criminal act with a law passed to protect children. Before 1970 under British common law, it was legal for a man to physically chastise his wife. In the 19th-20th centuries, some women gained limited rights to vote. In the 1960s-70s, the women's liberation movement challenged traditional views and an MP raised domestic violence as an issue. The 1974 Domestic Violence Act made

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    Fine on husband wealthy women

    14C
    Judge Sir Francis Buller: thumb rule

    1782
    Violence against wife criminal act Law passed to protect children Before 1970 : British
    common law: legal for man to chastise his wife in moderation

    19C 20C
    Some women can vote Equal voting rights

    1918 1928

    NHS developed health improved

    Mid 20C
    Womens liberation movement Several groups try to change views MP Jack Ashley raised DV issue

    1960s 1970 After 1970 1971

    Battered wives Chiswick Erin Pizzey

    1974 1976 1991 1996

    National Womens Aid Federation Domestic Violence Act Rape within marriage criminal offence Family Act

    2004

    Domestic violence crime victims act

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