Census Act 1920
The Census Act 1920 (10 & 11 Geo. 5 c. 41) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Providing for a census for Great Britain (or any subsidiary part of it), on a date to be fixed by Order in Council, it remains the primary legislation for the provision of the UK census in England, Scotland, and Wales. A minimum of five years is required between censuses.
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| Long title | An Act to make provision for the taking from time to time of a Census for Great Britain or any area therein and for otherwise obtaining Statistical Information with respect to the Population of Great Britain. |
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| Citation | 10 & 11 Geo. 5 c. 41 |
| Territorial extent |  Great Britain |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 16 August 1920 |
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| Amended by | Census (Confidentiality) Act 1991 Census (Amendment) Act 2000 Census (Amendment) (Scotland) Act 2019 |
| Relates to | Census Act (Northern Ireland) 1969 |
Status: Amended | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
| Revised text of statute as amended | |