26 August 2021 Wiebke Morgan 2261 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 o06. Rules and Regulations Related articles Experts who rise above the fray and fully discharge their duties to assist the Court Unregulated Experts in Family Court Children Proceedings DA (Whether to replace a Single Joint Expert), Re [2026] EWCOP 7 (T2) Kamran Safi v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2026] EWCA Civ 149 UPDATE: New Forensic Science Regulator guidance for declaring compliance with the code of practice 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.