An Act to authorize the confinement of Lunatics in cases where there being at large may be dangerous to the public. 30th August, 1851.

  • Province
    United Canadas (1841-1857)
  • Chapter
    14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 83
  • Year
    1851
  • Concepts
    Public Health
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    8
  • Description
    This act allows for the imprisonment of individuals who have been proven to be insane in asylums after having being found guilty of committing a crime.
  • Source
    Not available