Instructing experts, and how long does the leash have to be for the acid test to be satisfied?
Bristol City Council v CC & Ors EWCOP 19 (T3) is both an important and an interesting decision. It is important because Theis J set out a clear set of expectations instructing experts, and interesting…
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Bristol City Council v CC & Ors EWCOP 19 (T3) is both an important and an interesting decision. It is important because Theis J set out a clear set of expectations instructing experts, and interesting because it is an example of what is now a rare beast, a contest as to whether circumstances gave rise to a deprivation of liberty. It also includes what is now an increasingly standard reminder that dividing care and residence decisions can frequently be artificial.