# Case (Child DOL). Re N (A child: deprivation of liberty orders) \[2025\] EWHC 1690 (Fam)

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**Created:** [28 September 2025 22:07 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-child-dol-re-n-a-child-deprivation-of-liberty-orders-2025-ewhc-1690-fam/4323 "2025-09-28T22:07:00Z")\
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— "It is an application for permission to invoke the inherent jurisdiction and, if that were permitted, for an order authorising the local authority to deprive N, a young woman, of her liberty. N was 17 years old when the application was before the court. She is now 18 years old."

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Full details available at: [https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Re\_N\_(A\_child:\_deprivation\_of\_liberty\_orders)\_(2025)\_EWHC\_1690\_(Fam)?id=280925-2207](https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Re_N_(A_child:_deprivation_of_liberty_orders)_(2025)_EWHC_1690_(Fam)?id=280925-2207)