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Standard authorisation

Definition in Statutory Guidance

From:

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Code of Practice

An authorisation given by a supervisory body, after completion of the statutory assessment process, giving lawful authority to deprive a relevant person of their liberty in the relevant hospital or care home.

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