Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
Lords · Question HL636 · Tabled 3 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Rennard
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they will take to protect the rights of people with disabilities following the Supreme Court ruling that overruled the Cheshire West framework for Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Merron, 16 Jun 2026
The Government remains firmly committed to safeguarding and protecting the rights of people with disabilities. The recent Supreme Court judgment clarifies the factors to consider when determining whether someone is deprived of their liberty for the purpos...