Prison Act 1865
| Act of Parliament | |
| Long title | An Act to consolidate and amend the Law relating to Prisons. |
|---|---|
| Citation | 28 & 29 Vict. c. 126 |
| Introduced by | Thomas Baring MP (Commons) |
| Territorial extent | England and Wales |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 6 July 1865 |
| Commencement | 1 February 1866 |
| Repealed | 1 October 1952 |
| Other legislation | |
| Amends | See § Repealed enactments |
| Repeals/revokes | See § Repealed enactments |
| Amended by | |
| Repealed by | Prison Act 1952 |
Status: Repealed | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
The Prison Act 1865 (28 & 29 Vict. c. 126) was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that consolidated and amended the law relating to prisons in England.