Member

In Amendment 124, proposed subsection (2B) ensures that deprivation of liberty orders are used only as a last resort. There are concerns that these orders could unintentionally make it easier for local authorities to deprive children of their liberty as they no longer have to apply to the High Court for this to be granted. Every effort should be made to avoid the use of deprivation of liberty orders whenever a child can be better supported and cared for by family and in their community.