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Resources for local authorities to support their roles as supervisory bodies for the Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
How to apply to the Court of Protection to challenge an order restricting someone's freedom or get a deprivation of liberty authorised.
Deprivation of liberty safeguards (DoLS) resources for health and care professionals.
Legislation and guidance on the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) and the latest information on progress towards their implementation.
Use this form to apply to authorise a deprivation of liberty.
Form COP DLB: Deprivation of liberty - Declaration of exceptional urgency.
The police have to follow strict rules if you're arrested, questioned or charged with a crime - you can get legal advice at a police station
This collection brings together all of HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) Policy Frameworks.
Information relating to the Public Order Act which received Royal Assent on 2 May 2023.
This series brings together all documents relating to government security.
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