Articles - DAC Beachcroft

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Deprivation of liberty in the community: The Court of Appeal decides

Deprivation of liberty in the community: The Court of Appeal decides

The Court of Appeal has now given its judgment in two important cases about whether conditions amounting to a deprivation of liberty can be placed on ...

Section 117 Aftercare – The Changes At A Glance

Section 117 Aftercare – The Changes At A Glance

Section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) sets out the legal obligation on relevant Local Authorities and CCGs to provide aftercare to certain d ...