David Hewitt

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Deprivation of liberty can never be 'normal'

Defining normality by comparing a disabled person 'with someone in a similar situation is a questionable approach, says David Hewitt

Purpose alone can no longer determine if there is a deprivation of liberty

Earlier findings by Lord Justice Munby that safeguards do not apply because deprivation of liberty has a benevolent purpose are no longer supported by the...

Beyond reasonable belief

If you use the Mental Health Act, writes David Hewitt, it seems you can believe what you like

Cold comfort

'Residual liberty' and the idea that the extent of deprivation is a relative question sit uncomfortably with the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, says David Hewitt

Off the scale

The courts have regarded the difference between a restriction on and deprivation of liberty as a matter of degree, but the real question is whether...

Stubborn residue

When considering residual liberty, why has the Court of Appeal seemingly ignored what it â€“ and the House of Lords â€“ once said, asks David...

Aiming high

Those wanting to bring mental health claims must now not only prove that their case is arguable, but also that it has a real chance...

Lacking recognition?

A recent case has been heralded as a victory for transsexuals, but it may in fact have compromised their rights, says David Hewitt

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