Lunacy Act 1890
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The Lunacy Act 1890 (53 Vict. ch. 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
- ^ 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.
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