House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Public Consultation on the Liberty Protection Safeguards and Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice
17 March 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care
Proposed by Gillian Keegan Con Chichester
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At a glance
Key points
- The Department of Health and Social Care and the Ministry of Justice have launched a joint public consultation on the Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice and Liberty Protection Safeguards.
- The consultation period lasts for 16 weeks, running from March 17 to July 7.
- The government will determine a new implementation date after reviewing the responses received during the consultation.
Issue summary
The Department of Health and Social Care and the Ministry of Justice have launched a joint public consultation on an updated statutory Code of Practice for the Mental Capacity Act and proposals for implementing Liberty Protection Safeguards.
Action requested
The government has initiated a 16-week public consultation from March 17 to July 7, seeking detailed feedback on the Liberty Protection Safeguards and the revised Code of Practice. Following this, they will set a new implementation date post-consultation based on the responses received.
Key facts
- The Mental Capacity Act 2005 provides legal protection for people who cannot make certain decisions about their lives.
- Liberty Protection Safeguards were introduced in the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019 to protect individuals aged 16 and above from being deprived of their liberty without proper consent.
- The consultation will last for 16 weeks, from March 17 to July 7.