By their very nature, most children would not possess the capacity necessary to manage their property and financial affairs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The term \u2018deprivation of liberty\u2019 (DOL) comes from Article 5 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) which provides that everyone, of whatever age, has the right to liberty. \u2018Deprivation of liberty\u2019 occurs when restrictions are placed on a child\u2019s liberty beyond what would normally be expected for a child of the same age.<\/p>\n Children in England and Wales can be deprived of their liberty for welfare, youth justice or mental health reasons, and placed in secure children\u2019s homes, young offender institutions, secure training centres or mental health in-patient wards. Deprivation of Liberty is given when a Local Authority feels it is necessary to deprive a young person who lacks capacity to make decisions about their care, or treatment, of their liberty in order to keep them safe.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n At Unit Chambers, we specialise in supporting families with children aged 16-18 years of age and our barristers always\u00a0approach DOL cases with empathy and sensitivity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n When it comes to the well-being of your loved ones, their best interests are our top priority. In some unfortunate situations, those closest to you may no longer possess the mental capacity to make important decisions regarding their welfare or finances. During these challenging times, our dedicated barristers specialising in Court of Protection matters are here to assist you.<\/p>\n The Court of Protection, established under the Mental Capacity Act of 2005, plays a crucial role in safeguarding the interests of individuals who have lost the ability to independently manage their affairs. At Unit Chambers, we understand the significance of caring for family members and loved ones and we offer expert advice and guidance to protect the best interests of your vulnerable loved one. We pride ourselves on handling all disputes with sensitivity and effectiveness. We strive to find pragmatic and workable solutions for our clients, providing written and in-person advice, representation, and advocacy in court.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Deprivation of Liberty By their very nature, most children would not possess the capacity necessary to manage their property and financial affairs.\u00a0 The term \u2018deprivation of liberty\u2019 (DOL) comes from Article 5 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) which provides that everyone, of whatever age, has the right to liberty. \u2018Deprivation of liberty\u2019 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":2713,"parent":9,"menu_order":8,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nCourt of Protection<\/h2>\n