It should be stated that among the previous Acts, now repealed, there was a small Act passed May 2, 1815, notwithstanding the failure of Mr. Rose to induce Parliament to undertake legislation based on the evidence given before the Committee of that year. This was the Act 55 Geo. III., c. 46, entitled, "An Act to amend an Act 48 Geo. III., c. 96 (1808), being an Act for the better Care and Maintenance of Lunatics being Paupers or Criminals in England."
The committee of visiting justices of lunatic asylums were to be elected annually.
Subscribers to lunatic asylums erected by voluntary contributions, who should unite with any county, might elect a committee of governors to act with committee of visiting justices.
Justices to fix sums to be expended in purchase of lands, houses, etc., or in erecting buildings.
Overseers of the poor to return lists of all lunatics and idiots within their parishes, verified on oath and accompanied with a medical certificate.
When any asylum could accommodate more lunatics, magistrate might order an addition under certain regulations.
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8 and 9 Vict., c. 100 (1845).
The following are the clauses of the Act which provide for the expense of carrying out its provisions.