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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Implementation of Liberty Protection Safeguards

16 July 2020 · Department of Health and Social Care

Proposed by Helen Whately Con Faversham and Mid Kent

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At a glance

Key points

  • Implementation of Liberty Protection Safeguards will be delayed from October 2020 to April 2022
  • A public consultation on draft regulations and Code of Practice will run for 12 weeks
  • Some provisions of LPS will come into force earlier than April 2022 to aid implementation

Issue summary

The statement updates on the implementation timeline for Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) replacing Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.

Action requested

The minister announces a delay in full LPS implementation from October 2020 to April 2022, with some provisions coming into force earlier. A public consultation on draft regulations and Code of Practice will run for 12 weeks, followed by sufficient preparation time for the sector before implementation.

Key facts

  • Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) are introduced in England and Wales.
  • The original aim was to implement LPS by October 2020.
  • Full implementation is now delayed until April 2022.
  • A public consultation on draft regulations and Code of Practice will run for 12 weeks.
  • The sector will have approximately six months to prepare after the final Code publication.
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