Solutions - Poor Laws

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What law was passed in 1563 and what did it do?

1563 - Statute of Artificers Aim

Ensure poor relief collected.

Refuse to pay poor rates = imprisoned

Officials fail to organised poor relief = fined

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What law was passed in 1572 and what did it do?

1572 - Vagabonds Act Aim

Deter vagrancy

Vagrants - 1st hole drilled through each ear. 2nd time imprisoned. 3rd time, death penalty

Also - national poor rate established for deserving poor

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What law was passed in 1576 and what did it do?

1576 - Poor Relief Act Aim

Decide between able bodied poor/impotent poor

Justices of Peace give wool to able bodied poor so they can sell what they make

Refuse work = house of correction

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What were the impacts?

  1. Unemployment was recognised as a genuine problem - not laziness

  2. Providing poor with ways to work = independence and dignity