Episode 2 of 7
Abandonment of Non-Interference
- When
- January 1847
- Where
- Ireland
In January 1847, the British government abandoned its policy of non-interference, realizing its failure and turning to direct relief measures.
The government implemented a mixture of indoor and outdoor direct relief. Indoor relief was administered in workhouses through the Irish Poor Laws, while outdoor relief was provided through soup kitchens. This marked a significant change in the state's approach to the famine.
Sources
- Great Famine (Ireland) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
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