Deprivation of liberty orders for under 18's

Request

Please could you provide the following information about deprivation of liberty orders?

1. How many deprivation of liberty orders for under 18s were applied for by the authority in 2025?

2. How many deprivation of liberty orders for under 18s were granted to the authority in 2025?

Decision

1. From January - December 2025, 20 applications for Deprivation of Liberty Orders were issued regarding under 18's.

2. From January - December 2025, 17 Deprivation of Liberty Orders were granted regarding under 18's.

Reference number
15891081
Date request received
17 March 2026
Date of decision
14 April 2026