‘The High Court has refused to make an order permitting a local authority to continue depriving a 15-year-old girl of her liberty, finding that depriving a child of their liberty for “pure welfare reasons” or to prevent a child absconding does not come within article 5(1) of the Convention (right to liberty and security).’
Local Government Lawyer, 27th May 2025
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
