Short Title: | Lunacy Act 1890 |
Type: | Act |
Parliament: | Parliament of the United Kingdom |
Long Title: | An Act to consolidate certain of the Enactments respecting Lunatics. |
Year: | 1890 |
Citation: | 53 & 54 Vict. c. 5 |
Royal Assent: | 29 March 1890 |
Status: | repealed |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]