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Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

Definition in Statutory Guidance

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Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Code of Practice

Deprivation of liberty is a term used in the European Convention on Human Rights about circumstances when a person’s freedom is taken away. Its meaning in practice is being defined through case law.

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