| Act of Parliament | |
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| Long title | An Act for the Regulation of the Care and Treatment of Lunatics, and for the Provision, Maintenance and Regulation of Lunatic Asylums in Scotland. |
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| Citation | 20 & 21 Vict. c. 71 |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 25 August 1857 |
| Other legislation | |
| Amended by | Statute Law Revision Act 1875 |
The Lunacy (Scotland) Act 1857[1] (20 & 21 Vict. c. 71) formed mental health law in Scotland from 1857 until 1913.
- ^ a b The citation of this Act by this short title was authorised by the Short Titles Act 1896, section 1 and the first schedule. Due to the repeal of those provisions it is now authorised by section 19(2) of the Interpretation Act 1978.