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The Law Commission Proposes To Scrap The Deprivation Of Liberty Safeguards For Protective Care System
The Law Commission and media rhetoric have been very critical of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) which have been in place since Read more>>>
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Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) are part of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and were introduced in April 2009. They exist to make sure Read more>>>
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adult social care budgetsbest interestsBournewood Gapbudget cutsdeprivation of liberty safeguardsmental capacityMental Capacity Act 2005NearysafeguardingImprisoned By The Court Of Protection – A Power Too Far?
How have we got to a situation whereby a Court set up to help and safeguard vulnerable people starts to turn into a stage set from 1984? Read more>>>
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contempt of courtCourt of Protectionmental capacitysafeguardingWanda MaddocksNew Eastbourne Office For Martin Searle Solicitors
We’re proud to announce the official launch of our new Eastbourne office, offering specialist advice on community care law as well as Read more>>>