Law on Deprivation of Liberty of Children
“The fact that my living arrangements are comfortable, and indeed make my life as enjoyable as it could possibly be, should make no difference. A gilded cage is still a cage.”
Lady Hale – P (by his litigation friend the Official Solicitor) v Cheshire West and Chester Council & Anor[2014] UKSC 19 (19 March 2014)
Dates: Please contact us for details
Venue: Virtual online via Teams
Time: 10am- 4pm
Cost: – see below
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
Group discounts are available.
We can deliver the training virtually for face to face
Contact us to discuss your requirements