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Jemimah Hendrick and Amelia Culverwell author new guide to Deprivation of Liberty proceedings

News 1st May 2026

We are pleased to announce that Jemimah Hendrick and Amelia Culverwell have published their debut book, A Practical Guide to Deprivation of Liberty Orders for Children and Young People in the Family Court and Court of Protection, published by Law Brief Publishing in April 2026.

The book provides a practical and accessible guide for practitioners navigating the increasingly complex interplay between the Family Court and the Court of Protection when authorisation for deprivation of liberty orders is required for children and young people.

Designed as a practical resource for day-to-day practice, the book covers the key legal principles and offers clear guidance on issues practitioners commonly encounter, including:

  • identifying whether proceedings should properly be brought under the Family Court’s inherent jurisdiction or within the Court of Protection;
  • understanding which restrictions do and do not require authorisation;
  • planning for transitions into adulthood where deprivation of liberty authorisations may continue to be required; and
  • applying core concepts such as Gillick competence and mental capacity.

The authors also provide a clear breakdown of the relevant legal tests and procedural considerations, making the text a valuable reference for practitioners working in children law, Court of Protection matters and related public law proceedings.

The book is available from Law Brief Publishing and readers can obtain a 10% discount using the code U7SV6CR at checkout.

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