Deprivation of Liberty: the position in Scotland

Authors

  • Laura Jean Dunlop Faculty of Advocates

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.19164/ijmhcl.v2016i22.500

Abstract

This article outlines the response in Scotland to the Bournewood litigations, chronicles the project undertaken by the Scottish Law Commission to consider reform of the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 to address deprivation of liberty, and describes the recommended scheme.

Author Biography

Laura Jean Dunlop, Faculty of Advocates

Queens Counsel

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Published

2018-10-24

Issue

No. 22 (2016): pp.71-143

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Articles and Comment

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