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Deprivation of liberty: Mental Capacity Act safeguards versus the Mental Health Act

Ruth Cairns, Genevra Richardson, Matthew Hotopf

The Psychiatrist · 2010 · 20 citations · 5 references

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Summary The Mental Capacity Act deprivation of liberty safeguards have been criticised for their complexity and unclear interface with existing mental health law. The new legislation, which was implemented in April 2009, is likely to pose a challenge to clinical teams.

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