Wording of the 1601 Poor Relief Act
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Wording of the 1601 Poor Relief Act
The opening section of the 1601 parliamentary Act for Relief of the Poor which formed the basis of what became known as the Old Poor Law. It made parishes legally responsible for the care of their destitute residents
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1600s 1601 Basis Destitute L Aw Legal Legislation Opening Parish Parishes Parliament Parliamentary Poor Poverty Residents Responsibility Responsible Section Wording Workhouse Workhouses
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This historic print depicts the opening section of the 1601 Poor Relief Act, a pivotal piece of legislation that marked the beginning of the Old Poor Law in England. The Act, which was passed during the early 17th century, made parishes legally responsible for the care of their destitute residents, marking a significant shift in the way society approached poverty and social welfare. The text on the print reads, "An Act for the Relief of the Poor," and outlines the provisions for the establishment of workhouses and the assessment of rates to fund the care of the poor. This legislation, which was the first of its kind in England, laid the foundation for the Poor Law system that would endure for centuries. The Poor Relief Act of 1601 was a response to the growing social and economic challenges of the time, including increasing poverty, unemployment, and vagrancy. The Act recognized that the burden of caring for the poor should not fall solely on individual parishes, but rather, should be a collective responsibility. The print serves as a powerful reminder of the historical significance of this legislation and the important role it played in shaping the social welfare system in England. The Old Poor Law, which was based on the principles of the 1601 Act, would remain in place until the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834, which marked the beginning of the modern welfare system.
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