Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act 1919
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The Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act 1919 was an Act of Parliament in the United Kingdom. It became law when it received royal assent on 23 December 1919.[1] The act enabled women to join the professions and professional bodies, to sit on juries and be awarded degrees. It was a government compromise, a replacement for a more radical private members' bill, the Women's Emancipation Bill.[2]
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Long title | An Act to amend the Law with respect to disqualifications on account of sex. |
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Citation | 9 & 10 Geo. 5. c. 71 |
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Royal assent | 23 December 1919 |
Commencement | 23 December 1919 |
Repealed | 1 October 2010 |
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Repealed by | Equality Act 2010 |
Status: Repealed | |
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