What now for deprivations of liberty?
What will the effect of the postponement of the Liberty Protections Safeguards be on local authorities? Local Government Lawyer asked 50 adult social care lawyers for their views on the potential consequences.
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There are inadequate rights for patients to challenge their detention in the Mental Health Tribunal, the Law Society has said in its response to the Independent Review of the Mental Health Act 1983.
Chancery Lane said the most serious problems with the Act also included:
The Law Society’s paper, which was prepared by its Mental Health & Disability Committee and can be viewed here, also highlighted the impact of chronic underfunding on services for those with mental health problems.
“The impact of this on both patients in the community and those who are detained cannot be overstated,” it said.