Deprivation of liberty
The Supreme Court's June 2026 ruling has altered the legal definition of deprivation of liberty, disrupting the Liberty Protection Safeguards rollout.
The Supreme Court's ruling on June 2, 2026, significantly changed the legal definition of deprivation of liberty, overturning the previous "acid test" for individuals lacking mental capacity. This development has disrupted the planned rollout of the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS), which were intended to streamline authorisation processes and extend protections.
Kingston upon Thames Council's Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel discussed the impact of legislative reforms, including changes to the Mental Capacity Act, on local services in July 2026. No further meetings are currently scheduled to discuss the deprivation of liberty topic.
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