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UCL accepted both men and women equally
Professor Henry Morley said that he feels that anything that UCL thinks is a good deal then he's willing to give it a chance. Later in the Press an article published in 1882 said,
"Traditions of the bygone days
Are cast aside, old rules are undone;
In Convocation women sways
The University of London." -
First time a women applied to an Inn
It was the first time a student was applying for an Inn solely because they were called on by the bar. The only thing was that the committee couldn't, only judges can. With the House of Lords denying her permission; 2 Benchers were in her favor meaning a great deal of improvement with the Law. -
The playing field is now in women's favor
Nancy Astor won a chair on the conservative party with the title of Plymouth Sutton. Succeeding in changing the legal age to 14-18 with the Intoxicating Liquor Bill. The first women Magistrate, Councillor, Mayor of Stalybridge, & Justice of the Peace was all accomplished by Ada Jane. With the Sex Disqualification(Removal) Act being put in place it allowed women to be on juries and magistrates, receive a completed study of that degree, & ensured an entry to any public office. -
Pain is the only motivator
After Margaret Haig Mackworth, nee Thomas tried to take her demised father's seat on the House of Lords with the demonstration of the Sex Disqualification(Removal) Act she was denied. She then plotted to push women's equality in politics, occupations, morals, society, economics, and law with the Six Point Group. -
Divorce isn't the only thing men can do...
Adultery is wrong. Men could only try and divorce his wife but, on the lines of Adultery women can now do it as well. -
You can do anything if you set your mind to it
Obtaining divorces for her clients, leading the prosecution in a murder trial, and conducting a trial in america were all done by Helena Normanton first. Not only that though she was also the first to have her maiden name on her passport for she believed women and men shouldn't join in everything. Ex: bank accounts and property -
Cameo cinema murder
Dame Rose Heilbron as the lawyer for George Kelly gave not only got the case big attention but also herself since she was awarded "Women of the Year." Even with Rose's hard work George was still hung from a gallow which was later sentenced that it was Britain's oldest miscarriages in the year of 2003. -
Taking charge in 3 divisions
It is said that Elizabeth Lane appointed Divorce, Probate, and Admiralty Court. Later in 1971 Elizabeth decides to do some digging on the Abortion Act right along with changing how she's addressed in the court from "My Lord" to "Your Ladyship." -
Sex Discrimination Act
This act basically makes it illegal for a company to discriminate against women on things like giving a man the job even though a women was better qualified for the job,they can't demote any coming back to work after leaving on paternity/maternity, and there's is absolutely no tolerance for harassment. This act is now called the Equality Act. -
Mary Robinson female president in Ireland
With this presidency Mary decided if I'm going to be charge at least let me make a few big moves. So, she gave women the right to sit on a jury, the availability to use and have birth control legally, did away with them having to leave their duties of war of the event that they were married, the chance to divorce their spouse, and equal economic rights making her presidency the hugest in Law history. -
Minorities take a stab at the occupation world
Dame Linda Penelope Dobbs was listed as one of Britain's 10 most powerful women along with being in the African Prisons Project as a patron. With her specializing in fraud and professional disciplinary tribunals where she was given the honor of getting a chair for the Professional Standards Committee of the Bar Council. -
One step forward in the minority community
Yasmin Qureshi and Shabana Mahmood were elected for the 2010 general election. This is historal not just becuase of their ethnic background but, because 22 asians stood in the election for all 3 parties. -
First Chief Justice
Susan Dunham served as the first women protestant and held the office of Chief Justice -
600 years
Youngest person in UK to be called to the bar was female Gabrielle Turnquest as a barrister. -
CEO
Sonya Laydecker is known as the leading practitioner with significant expertise in cross-border disputes. She has headed the firm's global dispute resolution practice for a total of 8 years. -
