Part 1Persons who lack capacity
Preliminary
4AF1Restriction on deprivation of liberty
1
This Act does not authorise any person (“D”) to deprive any other person (“P”) of his liberty.
2
But that is subject to—
a
the following provisions of this section, and
b
section 4B.
3
D may deprive P of his liberty if, by doing so, D is giving effect to a relevant decision of the court.
4
A relevant decision of the court is a decision made by an order under section 16(2)(a) in relation to a matter concerning P's personal welfare.
5
D may deprive P of his liberty if the deprivation is authorised by Schedule A1 (hospital and care home residents: deprivation of liberty).