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Mental capacity and deprivation of liberty: the Law Commission’s consultation paper

Mental capacity and deprivation of liberty: the Law Commission’s consultation paper Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to introduce the readership to the consultation being held by the Law Commission concerning proposed revisions to the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). Design/methodology/approach– Discussion of the consultation being held by the Law Commission concerning proposed revisions to the DoLS. Findings– These are as yet unknown as the consultation period is ongoing – it is planned that a future paper will examine the findings and recommendations from the consultation process. Practical implications– There has been criticism of the DoLS since their introduction in 2009. A new scheme provides the opportunity to respond to some of the criticisms and to develop more appropriate processes. The paper invites readers to take part in the consultation process and to respond to the proposals that have been developed. Social implications– A new and more appropriate scheme would be beneficial for service users and families/caregivers. Originality/value– This is the first opportunity for a revision to the DoLS scheme and introduction of the proposed scheme and the consultation process to the readership is highly appropriate and valuable to the Journal. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png The Journal of Adult Protection Emerald Publishing

Mental capacity and deprivation of liberty: the Law Commission’s consultation paper

The Journal of Adult Protection , Volume 17 (5): 4 – Oct 12, 2015

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
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Copyright © Emerald Group Publishing Limited
ISSN
1466-8203
DOI
10.1108/JAP-08-2015-0022
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Abstract

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to introduce the readership to the consultation being held by the Law Commission concerning proposed revisions to the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). Design/methodology/approach– Discussion of the consultation being held by the Law Commission concerning proposed revisions to the DoLS. Findings– These are as yet unknown as the consultation period is ongoing – it is planned that a future paper will examine the findings and recommendations from the consultation process. Practical implications– There has been criticism of the DoLS since their introduction in 2009. A new scheme provides the opportunity to respond to some of the criticisms and to develop more appropriate processes. The paper invites readers to take part in the consultation process and to respond to the proposals that have been developed. Social implications– A new and more appropriate scheme would be beneficial for service users and families/caregivers. Originality/value– This is the first opportunity for a revision to the DoLS scheme and introduction of the proposed scheme and the consultation process to the readership is highly appropriate and valuable to the Journal.

Journal

The Journal of Adult ProtectionEmerald Publishing

Published: Oct 12, 2015

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