Court of Protection: Deprivation of liberty update

Thursday 25 May 2017, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Garden Court Chambers

Date: Thursday 25 May 2017
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Venue: Garden Court Chambers, 57-60 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London WC2A 3LJ  
Areas of Law: Court of Protection

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This session will focus on recent developments in the law concerning the deprivation of liberty of cared-for people who lack mental capacity.

Members of our Court of Protection Team will speak on the subject area and invite contributions/questions. All who attend are invited to join us afterwards for a drinks reception.

What will be covered?

  • Overview of legal framework: Article 5 ECHR; Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS); the acid test, the streamlined procedure; best interests and available options after Re MN (UKSC)
  • Recent cases, including Re SRK and private deprivation of liberty, Briggs v Briggs and the scope of s. 21A, the impact of Ferreira on DoLS and inquests
  • Practice points on s 21A MCA 2005 applications and applications for authorisation of deprivation of liberty where Schedule A1 DoLS do not apply
  • Recent developments in Human Rights Act 1998 damages claims
  • 16 and 17-year-olds
  • The Law Commission’s recommendations

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Who should attend?

The seminar is aimed to provide an update suitable for established Court of Protection practitioners whilst also being accessible to those relatively new to the practice area.

 

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