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The AGNI Judgment

The law as it now stands, applied in practice — from counsel in Cheshire West itself.

NEW 2026 Half-day Live online Scenario-led Overruled: Cheshire West

On 2 June 2026 the Supreme Court overruled Cheshire West — the case that has defined deprivation of liberty since 2014 — with no transition period. This course focuses on DoLS scenarios involving adults in hospitals and care homes. It is a practical half-day online session on the multifactorial test, worked examples, the borderline cases, valid consent, and how to approach the existing DoLS authorisations, Part 8 and requests. For BIAs, mental health assessors, AMHPs, DoLS teams and authorisers, MHA administrators and legal leads.

The test changed overnight. Your caseload didn't.

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2 June 2026 judgment handed down 7–0 unanimous Supreme Court No grace period 364,900 applications in 2024–25 premised on the old test
One masterclass · Live online

Pick the date that suits.

The same half-day masterclass runs on multiple dates, live online — pick whichever suits you and your team. More dates are added as sessions fill.

LPS Members save 30% — subscribe at www.lpslaw.co.uk/members and get your own legal assistant as well

One booking. Thirty seats. Any date.

An organisation licence covers up to 30 staff on whichever date suits your team — under £32 a head. Invoices and purchase orders welcome.

£950 +VAT Book for your organisation
Delegate feedback · July 2026

What delegates say.

From the feedback poll at a BIA/DoLS refresher on the AGNI judgment, 9 July 2026 — 61 of the 62 delegates who responded rated the session “very good” or “awesome”.

Thought-provoking case examples which will be useful in discussing with colleagues how we proceed with the AGNI ruling as BIAs.
Best Interests Assessor
In-depth knowledge of the legal issues surrounding DoLS in light of AGNI and the Mental Health Act. Engaging and interactive, with lots of useful examples and case scenarios.
Course delegate
Clear and plain explanation of complex legal principles.
Course delegate
So pleased this training has happened now, at the beginning of the changes — love the case studies.
Course delegate
The way the information was communicated was plain and simple, just the way I like it. Really enjoyable session.
Course delegate
Interactive, up-to-date info, excellent delivery as usual.
Course delegate
New · Live online · One date

AGNI for Authorisers.

A half-day session for DoLS authorisers and signatories — scrutinising assessments and making authorisation decisions under the new test.

An online interactive half-day course on granting standard authorisations after AGNI [2026] UKSC 16 — what the multifactorial test means for those signing off DoLS decisions. Case studies throughout, with space for your own legal and practice issues.

Course content
  • The statutory safeguards after AGNI
  • Scrutinising the qualifying requirements — including BIA conclusions that there is no deprivation of liberty (Form 3A)
  • Not granting an authorisation: when, and how to record it (Form 6)
  • Conditions, recommendations and monitoring
  • Section 21A challenges and the Mental Health Act 1983 interface

By the end, participants will know what to look out for when scrutinising assessments, the legal pitfalls, supervisory bodies' statutory responsibilities, and when and how to access the Court of Protection.

Coming this Summer on-demand, for your role

The live sessions aren't recorded — so these role-specific courses are the on-demand way to bring the AGNI training to your whole team, each one applying the new test to your setting. £75 per person inc VAT, or £950+VAT for up to 30 staff; LPS Members save 30%.

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On-demand For DoLS teams & authorisers

Working through the standing caseload — triage, reviews, renewals and scrutiny — and what it means for supervisory bodies, DoLS leads and legal/quality teams.

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On-demand For BIAs & mental health assessors

Applying the multifactorial test in assessments, evidencing valid and tacit consent, and recording that stands up to scrutiny — for BIAs, assessors and AMHPs.

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On-demand For hospital staff

The hospital context — wards, A&E, the Ferreira line and the interface with the Mental Health Act — for ward staff, MHA administrators and acute trusts.

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On-demand For community & social care teams

Own homes, supported living and community settings, and the Court of Protection routes that apply — for social workers, community teams and commissioners.