The Government’s decision not to implement Liberty Protection Safeguards for the foreseeable future means it is important to refocus on the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). The DoLS aim to provide vital human rights protection for adults in hospitals and care homes who lack the relevant capacity. There have been a number of recent court judgments – and other developments - which have clarified how DoLS should be implemented in practice.
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Tim Spencer-Lane, lawyer specialising in mental capacity, mental health and social care law