Repealed1984 Revised EditionCurrent version · 1984 Revised EditionSee versions on Attorney General's Chambers(opens the publisher’s site)
Lunacy Act · 1984 Revised Edition
Official textFrom Attorney General's Chambers, unchanged
When any person alleged to be a lunatic is brought before a magistrate under the provisions of section 2 or 5 ( 1), the magistrate may by an order in writing authorise his detention is suitable custody for such time not exceeding
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Lunacy
CAP. 48 10 days as may in his opinion be necessary to enable the medical officer to determine whether he is a lunatic.