# MHLO updates **URL:** https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/mhlo-updates/10.md?page=11 [Latest](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/tags.md) **Page:** 12 --- ## [Case (Privacy of proceedings). W v P \[2025\] EWCOP 11 (T3)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-privacy-of-proceedings-w-v-p-2025-ewcop-11-t3/3461)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 March 2025 20:58 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-privacy-of-proceedings-w-v-p-2025-ewcop-11-t3/3461 "2025-03-15T20:58:00Z")
— "A question has arisen whether this application in the Court of Protection should be heard in private, and consequential questions arise as to whether the press should be notified of this hearing and whether a written … --- ## [Case (Capacity in various areas). Calderdale MBC v LS \[2025\] EWCOP 10 (T3)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-capacity-in-various-areas-calderdale-mbc-v-ls-2025-ewcop-10-t3/3458)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 March 2025 22:20 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-capacity-in-various-areas-calderdale-mbc-v-ls-2025-ewcop-10-t3/3458 "2025-03-14T22:20:00Z")
— Detailed judgment about capacity in relation to litigation, residence, care, contact, internet and social media, and sex. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Calderdale\_MBC\_v\_LS\_(2025)\_EWCOP\_… --- ## [Case (Complaint about MHA assessment not upheld). Medway Council (24 010 714) \[2025\] MHLO 6 (LGSCO)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-complaint-about-mha-assessment-not-upheld-medway-council-24-010-714-2025-mhlo-6-lgsco/3450)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 March 2025 19:42 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-complaint-about-mha-assessment-not-upheld-medway-council-24-010-714-2025-mhlo-6-lgsco/3450 "2025-03-12T19:42:00Z")
— LGSCO Summary: "We will not investigate Miss X’s complaint about the decision to detain her under the Mental Health Act, or about how staff entered her home and transported her to hospital. This is because it would hav… --- ## [Case (Section 117 complaint not upheld). Devon County Council (24 005 923) \[2025\] MHLO 5 (LGSCO)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-section-117-complaint-not-upheld-devon-county-council-24-005-923-2025-mhlo-5-lgsco/3449)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 March 2025 19:34 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-section-117-complaint-not-upheld-devon-county-council-24-005-923-2025-mhlo-5-lgsco/3449 "2025-03-12T19:34:00Z")
— LGSCO's summary: "We found no fault on the part of a Council, Trust and Integrated Care Board in terms of their handling of Miss X’s section 117 aftercare." Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.u… --- ## [Event. MHLA: Conducting face-to-face hearings and basic case law for tribunals (London, 28 April 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-conducting-face-to-face-hearings-and-basic-case-law-for-tribunals-london-28-april-2025/3443)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 March 2025 14:43 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-conducting-face-to-face-hearings-and-basic-case-law-for-tribunals-london-28-april-2025/3443 "2025-03-12T14:43:00Z")
— The MHLA is pleased to present a one-day course on conducting face-to-face tribunal hearings, with a reminder and refresher of the case law basics for conducting Part II work. The course aims to refresh your skill set … --- ## [Event. MHLA: Refresher and Re-accreditation course (online, 12 May 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-refresher-and-re-accreditation-course-online-12-may-2025/3444)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 March 2025 14:42 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-refresher-and-re-accreditation-course-online-12-may-2025/3444 "2025-03-12T14:42:00Z")
— This course will be suitable for those seeking re-accreditation, by reviewing the legal and procedural developments of the last three years and providing a forum for discussing these along with the re-accreditation pro… --- ## [Event. MHLA: Foundation course (Leeds, 22 May 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-foundation-course-leeds-22-may-2025/3445)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 March 2025 14:41 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-foundation-course-leeds-22-may-2025/3445 "2025-03-12T14:41:00Z")
— This course is aimed at new practitioners and those intending to attend the Panel course in the near future. Attendance at the Foundation course is strongly recommended in order to achieve a sound understanding of the … --- ## [Event. MHLA: Restricted Cases (Birmingham, 5 June 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-restricted-cases-birmingham-5-june-2025/3446)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 March 2025 14:40 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-restricted-cases-birmingham-5-june-2025/3446 "2025-03-12T14:40:00Z")
— Speakers: Tam Gill and Laura Janes. Cost: £150 (member), £195 (non-member). See MHLA website for further details and booking information. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Event:MHLA:\_Restr… --- ## [Event. MHLA: Advocacy, Risk and Cross-Examination Masterclass (London, 3 July 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-advocacy-risk-and-cross-examination-masterclass-london-3-july-2025/3447)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 March 2025 14:39 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-advocacy-risk-and-cross-examination-masterclass-london-3-july-2025/3447 "2025-03-12T14:39:00Z")
— It is acknowledged that the key point of any case before the tribunal is often ‘risk’. This one-day course is designed to enhance advocacy and case preparation skills. The focus is on preparing for advocacy, with advic… --- ## [Event. MHLA: Conducting face-to-face hearings and basic case law for tribunals (Leeds, 9 September 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-conducting-face-to-face-hearings-and-basic-case-law-for-tribunals-leeds-9-september-2025/3448)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 March 2025 14:36 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-conducting-face-to-face-hearings-and-basic-case-law-for-tribunals-leeds-9-september-2025/3448 "2025-03-12T14:36:00Z")
— The MHLA is pleased to present a one-day course on conducting face-to-face tribunal hearings, with a reminder and refresher of the case law basics for conducting Part II work. The course aims to refresh your skill set … --- ## [Event. MHLA: Refresher and Re-accreditation course (online, 15 September 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-refresher-and-re-accreditation-course-online-15-september-2025/3440)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 March 2025 14:32 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-refresher-and-re-accreditation-course-online-15-september-2025/3440 "2025-03-12T14:32:00Z")
— This course will be suitable for those seeking re-accreditation, by reviewing the legal and procedural developments of the last three years and providing a forum for discussing these along with the re-accreditation pro… --- ## [Event. MHLA: Foundation course (London, 7 October 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-foundation-course-london-7-october-2025/3441)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 March 2025 14:31 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-foundation-course-london-7-october-2025/3441 "2025-03-12T14:31:00Z")
— This course is aimed at new practitioners and those intending to attend the Panel course in the near future. Attendance at the Foundation course is strongly recommended in order to achieve a sound understanding of the … --- ## [Event. MHLA: Refresher and Re-accreditation course (online, 27 October 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-refresher-and-re-accreditation-course-online-27-october-2025/3442)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 March 2025 14:29 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-refresher-and-re-accreditation-course-online-27-october-2025/3442 "2025-03-12T14:29:00Z")
— This course will be suitable for those seeking re-accreditation, by reviewing the legal and procedural developments of the last three years and providing a forum for discussing these along with the re-accreditation pro… --- ## [Case (Section 117 complaint upheld). Lincolnshire County Council (18 012 682) \[2020\] MHLO 72 (LGSCO)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-section-117-complaint-upheld-lincolnshire-county-council-18-012-682-2020-mhlo-72-lgsco/3426)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 March 2025 22:21 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-section-117-complaint-upheld-lincolnshire-county-council-18-012-682-2020-mhlo-72-lgsco/3426 "2025-03-10T22:21:00Z")
— LGSCO Summary: "A woman complained about failures in her section 117 aftercare by the council, an NHS Partnership Trust, and a Clinical Commissioning Group. The Ombudsmen find failures in the way requests for direct pa… --- ## [Case (Complaint about s3 detention partially upheld). Hampshire County Council (18 014 182) \[2020\] MHLO 71 (LGSCO)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-complaint-about-s3-detention-partially-upheld-hampshire-county-council-18-014-182-2020-mhlo-71-lgsco/3427)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 March 2025 22:15 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-complaint-about-s3-detention-partially-upheld-hampshire-county-council-18-014-182-2020-mhlo-71-lgsco/3427 "2025-03-10T22:15:00Z")
— LGSCO summary: "The Ombudsmen found no fault by a Council relating to its role in a mental health assessment. The Ombudsmen found a Trust was at fault with its communication with a patient detained under the Mental Hea… --- ## [Case (In-patient treatment breached Article 3). Lavorgna v Italy 8436/21 \[2024\] ECHR 843](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-in-patient-treatment-breached-article-3-lavorgna-v-italy-8436-21-2024-echr-843/3405)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 March 2025 11:54 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-in-patient-treatment-breached-article-3-lavorgna-v-italy-8436-21-2024-echr-843/3405 "2025-03-07T11:54:00Z")
— Registry headnote: "Art 3 (substantive and procedural) • Inhuman and degrading treatment • Mechanical restraint of the applicant to his bed for almost eight days during his compulsory confinement in a psychiatric hospi… --- ## [Case (Wrongful discharge from s117). Durham County Council (24 001 522) \[2025\] MHLO 4 (LGSCO)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-wrongful-discharge-from-s117-durham-county-council-24-001-522-2025-mhlo-4-lgsco/3404)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 March 2025 11:05 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-wrongful-discharge-from-s117-durham-county-council-24-001-522-2025-mhlo-4-lgsco/3404 "2025-03-07T11:05:00Z")
— Ombudsman's summary: "Mr X complained he was incorrectly discharged from Section 117 aftercare. We found the Trust, the Council and the ICB did not follow the relevant guidance when discharging Mr X from Section 117 af… --- ## [Case (Decision not to detain). Staffordshire County Council (24 014 790) \[2025\] MHLO 3 (LGSCO)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-decision-not-to-detain-staffordshire-county-council-24-014-790-2025-mhlo-3-lgsco/3403)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 March 2025 10:59 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-decision-not-to-detain-staffordshire-county-council-24-014-790-2025-mhlo-3-lgsco/3403 "2025-03-07T10:59:00Z")
— Ombudsman's summary: "Ms X complains about a decision not to detain her son under the Mental Health Act and that professionals completing the assessment did not take information she provided into account. We will not i… --- ## [Case (Educational course not within s117). West Sussex County Council (24 007 258) \[2025\] MHLO 2 (LGSCO)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-educational-course-not-within-s117-west-sussex-county-council-24-007-258-2025-mhlo-2-lgsco/3401)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 March 2025 10:51 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-educational-course-not-within-s117-west-sussex-county-council-24-007-258-2025-mhlo-2-lgsco/3401 "2025-03-07T10:51:00Z")
— Ombudsman's summary: "Mr X complained about a decision to refuse to class his daughter Ms D’s \[educational\] course as free aftercare under the Mental Health Act 1983. The Ombudsmen did not uphold the complaint. We foun… --- ## [Case (Visiting restrictions in supported living). Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council (23 018 261) \[2025\] MHLO 1 (LGSCO)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-visiting-restrictions-in-supported-living-wirral-metropolitan-borough-council-23-018-261-2025-mhlo-1-lgsco/3402)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 March 2025 10:43 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-visiting-restrictions-in-supported-living-wirral-metropolitan-borough-council-23-018-261-2025-mhlo-1-lgsco/3402 "2025-03-07T10:43:00Z")
— LGSCO's summary: "The Council is at fault for the way in which it banned Mr & Mrs X from visiting their daughter, Ms Y in her supported living accommodation for almost a year. It failed to investigate allegations again… --- ## [Sentencing guidelines. Sentencing Council, 'Imposition of community and custodial sentences - Effective from 1 April 2025' (5 March 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/sentencing-guidelines-sentencing-council-imposition-of-community-and-custodial-sentences-effective-from-1-april-2025-5-march-2025/3400)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 March 2025 09:35 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/sentencing-guidelines-sentencing-council-imposition-of-community-and-custodial-sentences-effective-from-1-april-2025-5-march-2025/3400 "2025-03-06T09:35:00Z")
— This significantly revised guideline aims to make sure that the courts have comprehensive information on the offender, offence and sentencing options. It places greater emphasis on pre-sentence reports (PSRs) as "pivot… --- ## [Mental capacity law newsletter. 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 148, March 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-148-march-2025/3398)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 March 2025 10:56 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-148-march-2025/3398 "2025-03-05T10:56:00Z")
— "Highlights this month include: (1) In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Report: insight into the proper place of insight, best interests decision-making and good clinical governance, and anorexia and the … --- ## [Case (Feeding under sedation for anorexia). St George's University Hospitals Foundation Trust v LV \[2025\] EWCOP 9 (T3)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-feeding-under-sedation-for-anorexia-st-georges-university-hospitals-foundation-trust-v-lv-2025-ewcop-9-t3/3387)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 March 2025 22:58 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-feeding-under-sedation-for-anorexia-st-georges-university-hospitals-foundation-trust-v-lv-2025-ewcop-9-t3/3387 "2025-03-04T22:58:00Z")
— Admission to ICU for period of feeding under sedation of s3 patient with anorexia. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/St\_George%27s\_University\_Hospitals\_Foundation\_Trust\_v\_LV\_(2025)\_EWCOP\_9\_… --- ## [Case (Jurisdiction over minor with foreign habitual residence). Irwin Mitchell Trust Corporation Ltd v KS \[2025\] EWCOP 7 (T2)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-jurisdiction-over-minor-with-foreign-habitual-residence-irwin-mitchell-trust-corporation-ltd-v-ks-2025-ewcop-7-t2/3322)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 February 2025 20:55 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-jurisdiction-over-minor-with-foreign-habitual-residence-irwin-mitchell-trust-corporation-ltd-v-ks-2025-ewcop-7-t2/3322 "2025-02-23T20:55:00Z")
— "This matter concerns a young person under 16 years of age, who has substantial assets in England. Her appointed property and affairs deputy has applied for specific authorities in respect of expenditure from her funds… --- ## [Case (Gender dysphoria). O v P \[2024\] EWCA Civ 1577](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-gender-dysphoria-o-v-p-2024-ewca-civ-1577/3277)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 February 2025 21:11 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-gender-dysphoria-o-v-p-2024-ewca-civ-1577/3277 "2025-02-14T21:11:00Z")
— The High Court had dismissed proceedings rather than adjourn because it could not see any realistic basis for overriding the 16-year-old's consent for cross-sex hormones. The Court of Appeal reversed that decision beca… --- ## [Case (Insight and capacity). CT v London Borough of Lambeth \[2025\] EWCOP 6 (T3)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-insight-and-capacity-ct-v-london-borough-of-lambeth-2025-ewcop-6-t3/3269)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 February 2025 12:40 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-insight-and-capacity-ct-v-london-borough-of-lambeth-2025-ewcop-6-t3/3269 "2025-02-13T12:40:00Z")
— (1) The first instance judge had erred by including knowledge of the patient CT's psychiatric diagnoses and their consequences in the list of relevant information, as such an "insight" requirement is circular and risks… --- ## [Case (Negligence claim against police). Dobson v Chief Constable of Leicestershire Police \[2025\] EWHC 272 (KB)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-negligence-claim-against-police-dobson-v-chief-constable-of-leicestershire-police-2025-ewhc-272-kb/3268)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 February 2025 11:40 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-negligence-claim-against-police-dobson-v-chief-constable-of-leicestershire-police-2025-ewhc-272-kb/3268 "2025-02-13T11:40:00Z")
— After arrest and release, the claimant took an insulin overdose and suffered life changing injuries. He argued that the police owed a duty of care, having assumed responsibility to protect him from harm, and had breach… --- ## [Case (Appeal against life sentence). R v Ansell \[2023\] EWCA Crim 1529](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-appeal-against-life-sentence-r-v-ansell-2023-ewca-crim-1529/3267)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 February 2025 11:12 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-appeal-against-life-sentence-r-v-ansell-2023-ewca-crim-1529/3267 "2025-02-13T11:12:00Z")
— The unrepresented appellant sought to appeal his life sentence, essentially on the basis that his mental health problems had not properly been addressed at trial, and sought an extension of time of over 20 years as "I … --- ## [Case (Appeal against murder conviction). R v Ansell \[2024\] EWCA Crim 1669](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-appeal-against-murder-conviction-r-v-ansell-2024-ewca-crim-1669/3255)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 February 2025 11:41 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-appeal-against-murder-conviction-r-v-ansell-2024-ewca-crim-1669/3255 "2025-02-12T11:41:00Z")
— The appellant argued that his murder conviction was unsafe because his mental health problems had not properly been considered. The extension of time application (of over 21 years) was refused, as was leave to appeal (… --- ## [Local authority consent to child's DOL. Local Government Lawyer, 'Local authorities cannot authorise deprivations of liberty of children in care, Court of Appeal rules' (6 February 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/local-authority-consent-to-childs-dol-local-government-lawyer-local-authorities-cannot-authorise-deprivations-of-liberty-of-children-in-care-court-of-appeal-rules-6-february-2025/3248)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 February 2025 13:17 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/local-authority-consent-to-childs-dol-local-government-lawyer-local-authorities-cannot-authorise-deprivations-of-liberty-of-children-in-care-court-of-appeal-rules-6-february-2025/3248 "2025-02-11T13:17:00Z")
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