Term information

Term: Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

Term details for 'Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards'

Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) replace Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards in 2020. LPS was introduced through the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill.

Broader terms
rights
Related terms
advocacy, Best Interests Assessors, best interests, Liberty Protection Safeguards, mental capacity, safeguarding adults, severe learning disabilities, severe mental health problems

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