AQW 53867/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Health

To ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) any safeguards that apply when an existing deprivation of liberty authorisation is ended or allowed to lapse as a result of Supreme Court judgment [2026] UKSC 16; (ii) how the person concerned and their nominated person will be informed and supported to challenge that decision; and (iii) any independent scrutiny and advocacy that will remain available where restrictive care arrangements continue.

Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 6 October 2026

  • Past due date
  • Written
Tabled
6 October 2026
Answer due by
21 October 2026
Answered
Not yet answered
Department
Department of Health
Priority question
No

Answer

No answer has been published yet. The answer is due by 21 October 2026.

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