26 August 2021 Wiebke Morgan 964 Case Updates Wigan BC v Y (Refusal to Authorise Deprivation of Liberty) [2021] EWHC 1982 (Fam) byWiebke Morgan The case: Y was born on 7 February 2009 and now aged 12. He has complex medical and behavioural issues. It is possible, although not definitively established, that Y suffers from ADHD and an autistic spectrum disorder. Y has a diagnosis of epilepsy. He has demonstrated, and continues to demonstrate challenging, violent and increasingly self-harming behaviour. To continue reading you must be an EWI member, become a member and access exclusive content. Already a member? Login Share Print Tags PsychiatryDeprivation of libertyThe nature of mental disorderICD and DSMMental disorder v the psychological consequences o05. Rules and Regulations Related articles Can capacity be assessed on papers without a consultation? JXX v Scott Archibald [2025] EWHC 69 (SCCO) Consent – post-Montgomery A demonstrably incapable and incompetent witness who was not fit to have been put forward as an expert witness NMC Health PLC v Ernst & Young LLP [2024] EWHC 3021 (Comm) Switch article King v Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust [2021] EWHC 1576 (QB) Previous Article TMO Renewables Ltd v Yeo & Ors [2021] EWHC 2033 (Ch) Next Article Comments are only visible to subscribers.