Developments and practices in the social security system in England

Authors : Hüseyin Arslan, Mert Aydoğan

Pages : 9-18

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Publication Date : 2021-06-30

Article Type : Research

Abstract :The aim of this study, which investigates the developments and practices in the social security system in the UK, is to clarify whether it might contribute to and affect science, the social security system of our country and the world by seeking answers to the questions whether there is a social security system in this country, how advanced it is, whether there have been current developments and practices, and whether it can influence other countries. Books, dissertations and articles written in Turkish and English, publications and reports of international organizations such as British Social Security Institution, ILO, OECD, UN and internet resources were used in this qualitative study based on official & academic primary and secondary sources. After the introduction; the aim, method, conceptual framework, findings, conclusion, evaluation and resources were included. In the Introduction, information was given on the outlines of the subject. In the Conceptual Framework, the definition and development of the concept of social security as well as the Bismarck and Beveridge systems were discussed. In the Findings, the general socio-economic outlook of England, the relevant provisions of Magna Carta within the framework of the historical development of the social security system, the British Poverty Act, the Unemployed Act, the Labour Compensation Act and the National Insurance Act were discussed. The Beveridge System and the period after it were evaluated. The British National Social Security System was discussed together with the subsequent developments and current practices. In the Conclusion and Evaluation, the importance, impact & contributions and development & applications on this basis of the Beveridge System, which is the social security system peculiar to this country, were emphasized; it was also stated that this system served as a model to other countries and it could be used by being adapted. Consequently, the social security system in our country and the Beveridge System were evaluated.
Keywords : Magna Carta, British Poverty Act, Bismarck System, Beveridge System, England Social Security System