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The AGNI judgment has changed the way deprivation of liberty is understood, but it has not removed the need for strong records, clear decision-making or good governance. The Department of Health and Social Care has published an official update following the Supreme Court judgment, confirming that the changes apply immediately and extend across the UK.…

A recent Supreme Court judgment has changed the way deprivation of liberty is understood across the UK. For care providers, registered managers and senior teams, the judgment in A Reference by the Attorney General for Northern Ireland, often referred to as the AGNI judgment, is important because it affects how providers, local authorities and professionals…