26 August 2021 Wiebke Morgan 2815 Case Updates Wigan BC v Y (Refusal to Authorise Deprivation of Liberty) [2021] EWHC 1982 (Fam) by Wiebke 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 Working with Expert Witnesses: Single Joint Experts X and Y (Care Proceedings: Publication of Judgment: Criticism of Expert Witness), Re Expert Witnesses at a Turning Point Podcast Episode 28: Reflections on the EWI Conference 2026 X and Y (Care Proceedings: Fact Finding: Death of a Child: Expert Evidence), Re [2025] EWFC 132 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.