Bruce Report

The Bruce Report, officially known as the "Report of the Royal Commission on the Poor Laws and Relief of Distress," was published in 1909 in the United Kingdom. It addressed the inadequacies of the welfare system, which struggled to support people in poverty. Authored by Sir Arthur Bruce and his fellow commissioners, the report proposed significant reforms, emphasizing the need for better social services and support for the unemployed and poor. Its recommendations laid the groundwork for modern social welfare policies and played a crucial role in shaping future reforms in the British welfare state.