Law on Deprivation of Liberty of Children

Lady Hale – P (by his litigation friend the Official Solicitor) v Cheshire West and Chester Council & Anor[2014] UKSC 19 (19 March 2014)

Dates:

Venue: Virtual online via Teams

Time: 10am- 4pm

Cost: – see below

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Aims & Objectives:

To provide an overview of the law on Deprivation of Liberty of Children
To provide an overview of the legal processes for depriving a child of their liberty

Understand what practitioners should consider in relation to cases where a child may be deprived of their liberty.
Understand the impact of Human Rights on decision making
Understand the need to working with children, families and other professionals
Understand the different legal applications/orders and interventions
Understand the court process and the role of the social worker in court proceedings.

Programme:

Overview of Legal framework and case law of lawful deprivation of liberty
Human Rights- Articles 5, 6 & 8 and the interaction with rights of the child and the need to keep them safe.
When is a dol a dol?
Determining who can provide valid consent:
Case law update
Research
Resources

Who should attend?

Suitable for social workers, managers, Children Guardians, IROs and anyone who wants to understand the legal framework and processes.

Cost:

£150 plus VAT

To book your space please complete the booking form below

Group discounts are available.

We can deliver the training virtually for face to face