Law Of Affiliation And Bastardy: Comprising The Bastardy Laws Amendment Act, 1872 (1904)

The Law of Affiliation and Bastardy is a legal text written by Guy Lushington in 1904. The book focuses on the Bastardy Laws Amendment Act of 1872, which was a significant piece of legislation in the United Kingdom that aimed to establish the legal responsibility of fathers to provide for their illegitimate children. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Bastardy Laws Amendment Act and its implications for the legal system, as well as for society more broadly. It covers topics such as the establishment of paternity, the calculation of child support payments, and the enforcement of these payments through the courts. The Law of Affiliation and Bastardy also delves into the historical context of bastardy laws in the UK, tracing their development from medieval times through to the present day. The book explores the social and cultural attitudes towards illegitimacy and the role of the state in regulating family relationships. Overall, The Law of Affiliation and Bastardy is an important resource for legal scholars, historians, and anyone interested in the evolution of family law in the UK. It provides a detailed analysis of a significant piece of legislation and sheds light on the complex social and cultural factors that have shaped the legal system over time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.