Trial Of Lunatics Act 1883 in Northern Ireland
46 & 47 Vict. c. 38 · Enacted 25 August 1883 · Extends to England, Wales and Northern Ireland
An Act to amend the Law respecting the Trial and Custody of Insane Persons charged with offences.
Annotations to the whole text
Textual amendments
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Act repealed (N.I.) by Mental Health Act (Northern Ireland) 1961 (c. 15), s. 116(2), Sch. 7
Commencement
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Act wholly in force at Royal Assent
Contents
- 1Short title.
- 3Extent of Act.
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- Schedule Schedule
1Short title.
This Act may be cited as the Trial of Lunatics Act 1883.
3Extent of Act.
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This Act shall extend to Ireland with the following modifications, that is to say the words “the Lord Lieutenant” shall be substituted for “Her Majesty”, and the words “the pleasure of the Lord Lieutenant” for “Her Majesty’s pleasure”.
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This Act shall not extend to Scotland.
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