Updated to 23 February 2024 (Act No. 4 of 2024 and S.I. No. 63 of 2024)

Prisons Act 1972
No. 7 of 1972

Contents

Commencement

SectionCommencement DateCommencement Information
Whole Act 25 May 1972 Commenced on enactment

Amendments and other effects

How AffectedAffecting Provision
S. 2 am. 6/1980, s. 1
  14/1977, s. 1
  10/1974, s. 1
S. 3 prison specified for the purposes of S.I. No. 461 of 2001

SIs made under the Act

SectionSIs made under the Act
S. 2(9) Prisons Act, 1972 (Military Custody) Regulations 1976 (S.I. No. 87 of 1976)
  Prisons Act, 1972 (Military Custody) Regulations 1972 (S.I. No. 138 of 1972)
S. 3 Prisons Act, 1972 (Section 3) Order 2001 (S.I. No. 461 of 2001)