# AGNI guidance. DHSC, 'UK Supreme Court 2026 judgment on what constitutes a deprivation of liberty' (15 June 2026)

**URL:** <https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/agni-guidance-dhsc-uk-supreme-court-2026-judgment-on-what-constitutes-a-deprivation-of-liberty-15-june-2026/5751>\
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— Guidance for health and social care staff, carers, and staff responsible for policies etc. NHS England will be publishing an updated DOLS e-learning module by 30 July 2026. DHSC will publish additional interim guidance, including practical case studies.

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Full details available at: [https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/DHSC,\_%27UK\_Supreme\_Court\_2026\_judgment\_on\_what\_constitutes\_a\_deprivation\_of\_liberty%27\_(15\_June\_2026)?id=150626-2206](https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/DHSC,_%27UK_Supreme_Court_2026_judgment_on_what_constitutes_a_deprivation_of_liberty%27_(15_June_2026)?id=150626-2206)