The UK Supreme Court’s decision to abolish the 'acid test' marks a profound shift in how deprivation of liberty is determined. By replacing a clear, non-subjective standard with a multi-factorial approach based on 'relative normality' and subjective expressions of contentment, this ruling introduces significant ambiguity into the social care sector.

In her latest article for the MJ our CEO, Kari Gerstheimer highlights ASC's radical approach to data.