The Supreme Court Just Changed the Rules on Deprivation of Liberty. Here’s What It Means for Families
On 2 June 2026, the Supreme Court handed down one of the most significant judgments in mental capacity law in over a decade. In a unanimous ruling, seven justices overturned the long-standing Cheshire West decision that has shaped how deprivation of liberty is assessed in care and health settings since 2014. The implications are immediate;…