# Case (Parental responsiblity and DOL). Re D (A Child) \[2019\] UKSC 42

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**Created:** [27 February 2023 21:58 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-parental-responsiblity-and-dol-re-d-a-child-2019-uksc-42/1495 "2023-02-27T21:58:33Z")\
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— It is not within the scope of parental responsibility to consent to living arrangements for a 16- or 17-year-old child which would otherwise amount to a deprivation of liberty within the meaning of [Article 5](https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Article_5 "Article 5").

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