Prison Act 1877
| Act of Parliament | |
| Long title | An Act to amend the Law relating to Prisons in England. |
|---|---|
| Citation | 40 & 41 Vict. c. 21 |
| Territorial extent | England and Wales |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 12 July 1877 |
| Commencement | 1 April 1878 |
| Repealed | 1 October 1952 |
| Other legislation | |
| Amends | Prison Act 1865 |
| Amended by | |
| Repealed by | Prison Act 1952 |
Status: Repealed | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
The Prison Act 1877 (40 & 41 Vict. c. 21) was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that aimed to alter the way in which British prisons were operated.