R4Report: Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards 24 Nov 11




The Report show

Summary: Matthew Hill investigates the system of legal safeguards for people who are deprived of their liberty because they lack mental capacity. Are their rights being observed? The programme gains exclusive access to a new report from the Mental Health Alliance which claims that the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards are "not fit for purpose" and interviews the head of the judges in the Court of Protection - Mr Justice Charles. Matthew Hill also speaks to the Official Solicitor, Alastair Pitblado, and experienced mental health lawyer Ben Conroy.