Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards in people with learning disabilities — a philosophical perspective

Abstract

The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) are due to be implemented imminently. This legislation serves as an extension of the Mental Capacity Act designed to close the ‘Bournewood Gap’ and is of particular relevance to learning disability services. This article discusses the DoLS from a legal, philosophical and ethical perspective.

Citation

Pickard, M. (2009), "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards in people with learning disabilities — a philosophical perspective", Advances in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities, Vol. 3 No. 1, pp. 18-22. https://doi.org/10.1108/17530180200900005