The legacy of Cheshire West, 10 years on

It is now 10 years since the landmark and controversial decision of the Supreme Court in P v Cheshire West and Chester Council & Anor [2014] UKSC 19 (commonly known as ‘Cheshire West’).
The decision, in effect, expanded considerably the definition of deprivation of liberty and has had a seismic impact on the health and social care sector.
This article discusses some of the key issues.
How it changed the definition of deprivation of liberty
Before 2014, identifying whether a perso