Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
Lords · Question HL784 · Tabled 9 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Rennard
To ask His Majesty's Government, following the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Cheshire West and Chester Council framework for Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, who is responsible for determining whether a person who lacks mental capacity is validly consen
Answer
Answered by Baroness Merron, 1 Jul 2026
The Government remains firmly committed to safeguarding and protecting the rights of people lacking capacity.As seen in the attached document, The Department published an update on GOV.UK on 15 June in response to the judgement. The update includes initia...