Lunacy Act 1890
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| Act of Parliament | |
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| Long title | An Act to consolidate certain of the Enactments respecting Lunatics. |
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| Citation | 53 & 54 Vict. c. 5 |
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| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 29 March 1890 |
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Status: Repealed | |
The Lunacy Act 1890 (53 & 54 Vict. c. 5) formed the basis of mental health law in England and Wales from 1890 until 1959.[1] It placed an obligation on local authorities to maintain institutions for the mentally ill.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Roberts, Andrew. "Main Provisions of the 1890 Lunacy Act". Study More. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
- ^ Webster, Charles (1988). The Health Services Since the War. London: HMSO. p. 9. ISBN 0116309423.
