26 August 2021 Wiebke Morgan 1911 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 An expert report that is almost worse than useless If you're wearing two hats, make sure you comply with the rules Experts and alienating behaviour: a fundamentally unsound process Qing Li & Ors v Fan Demetris Yuan & Anor [2026] EWHC 272 (Comm) Working with Expert Witnesses in Construction 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.