Any the wiser? Deprivation of liberty in housing
In this new Housing LIN Viewpoint no 72, Sue Garwood shares her current understanding of the position with regard to depriving someone of their liberty in a housing setting if they lack the mental capacity to consent.
It builds on Housing LIN Viewpoint 65, Deprivation of Liberty in Supported Housing (opens new window) outlining both the aspects which have become clearer and those which remain unclear or contentious.