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Lunacy Act Amendment Act 1920 (1921 - 1962)

  • Lunacy Act Amendment Act 1920

    Lunacy Act Amendment Act 1920, 11 January 1921, courtesy of State Law Publisher of Western Australia.
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From
1921
To
1962
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Amending Act
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https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/legislation/statutes.nsf/main_mrtitle_8992_homepage.html

The Lunacy Act Amendment Act 1920 (11 Geo. V No. 42) set up the mechanisms for Boards of Visitors with broad powers of inspection and action in the interests of protecting and releasing patients in mental health institutions. The purpose of the Act was to ensure people weren't locked up forever in a hospital for the 'insane'. Unfortunately, it did not help release children who were deemed 'incurable'.

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Lunacy Act Amendment Act 1920
Title
Lunacy Act Amendment Act 1920
Type
Document
Date
11 January 1921
Source
State Law Publisher of Western Australia

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Prepared by: Debra Rosser