Guidance

Deprivation of liberty safeguards: Supreme Court judgments

Guidance on deprivation of liberty safeguards (DoLS) as a result of the Supreme Court judgments.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Published: 2 April 2014
• Last updated: 14 December 2015 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

Note on deprivation of liberty safeguards (DoLS) judgments of the supreme court

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The Department has updated its guidance as a result of Supreme Court judgments which have significant implications for the use of deprivation of liberty safeguards (DoLS).

This also includes examples of actions taken by local partners in responding to increased numbers of DoLS applications.

The contents of this note are specifically addressed to all those who are:

• involved in the assessment and/or authorisation of a deprivation of liberty
• involved in the care of individuals who may lack capacity
• responsible for policies and procedures relating to the care of individuals who may lack capacity

Published 2 April 2014
Last updated 14 December 2015 + show all updates

1. 14 December 2015

   Updated guidance on Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards as a result of the Supreme Court Judgments.

2. 2 April 2014

   First published.