As the government has paused the implementation of the Liberty Protection Safeguards, it is crucial to understand the existing legal framework governing deprivation of liberty under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. This includes the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, which aim to provide protection in hospitals and care homes, and recent case law covering matters such as the meaning of deprivation of liberty and when court applications are required.

Attend this session to:

· Understand the key aspects of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.

· Learn about important case law regarding deprivation of liberty.

· Identify what happens in the future.