title: Two recent court cases have highlighted some of the implications deprivation of liberty legislation has on people with mental health problems.
authors.affiliation: Law Commission. tim.spencer-lane@lawcommission.gsi.gov.uk
authors.forename: Tim
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Spencer-Lane
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003134:Commitment of Persons with Psychiatric Disorders / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005060:Europe; D005610:Freedom; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D007859:Learning Disabilities / Q000517:prevention & control; D016743:Mental Competency / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D028701:Patient Rights / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D058496:Smith-Magenis Syndrome / Q000517:prevention & control; D006113:United Kingdom