Supreme Court Judgment on Deprivation of Liberty – Important Update
You may be aware that the Supreme Court has recently issued a significant judgment on deprivation of liberty, introducing a new approach to determining whether a person is deprived of their liberty for legal purposes. The judgment has immediate effect and is expected to have implications for care providers, local authorities, and people who use services.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published a statement outlining the implications of the judgment and its approach to regulation and assessment during this period of change. CQC has confirmed that providers should familiarise themselves with the judgment and consider any necessary adjustments to practice while further guidance is awaited.
For further information, please read the CQC statement: https://www.cqc.org.uk/news/cqc-statement-supreme-courts-judgment-deprivation-liberty
We will continue to monitor developments and share any further guidance as it becomes available.