A step-by-step look at the sections and parts of the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019 and what they mean for practice.
Explains how to identify when the level and intensity of restraint used in a hospital amounts to a deprivation of liberty.
What the inherent jurisdiction is and what it can and cannot do, in relation to safeguarding vulnerable adults, what makes an adult 'vulnerable' and what to think about when making an application under the inherent jurisdiction. The guide includes summaries and analyses of key case law.
An overview of what to consider when deciding which legislative regime to follow in a hospital or community setting when admission and care or treatment might lead to a deprivation of liberty.