The common law permitted the detention of those who were a danger, or potential danger, to themselves or others, in so far as this was shown to be necessary.
Judges:
Cockburn CJ
Citations:
(1863) 3 F and F 859
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Cited by:
Cited – In Re L (By His Next Friend GE); Regina v Bournewood Community and Mental Health NHS Trust, Ex Parte L HL 25-Jun-1998
The applicant was an adult autistic, unable to consent to medical treatment. Treatment was provided at a day centre. He had been detained informally under the Act and against the wishes of his carers, but the Court of Appeal decided he should have . .
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Health, Torts – Other
Updated: 24 November 2022; Ref: scu.218833
