Change to Deprivation of Liberty law by Supreme Court
UK Supreme Court Abolishes 'Acid Test' for Disabled Liberty | Oliver Lewis posted on the topic | LinkedIn
Here’s my explainer on this week’s UKSupremeCourt’s decision to abolish the ‘acid test’ for determining whether a disabled person is deprived of their liberty. (Reposting the video ‘natively’ on LinkedIn as external links limit reach, apparently.)
What will this mean for older people in care homes, younger people with learning disabilities living in supported living or at home? What are your thoughts about ‘incapacitous consent’? Share your comments below! #dols #cheshirewest #uksc #mentalcapacity | 52 comments on LinkedIn
More from the Gov.uk website
UK Supreme Court 2026 judgment on what constitutes a deprivation of liberty

And the Guardian:
Ruling removes ‘vital’ UK safeguards for severely disabled people, charities warn
Campaigners say supreme court judgment on deprivation of liberty safeguards introduces ‘regressive legal standard’


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