{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/774644.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":774644,"attributes":{"action":"Reinstate The Cheshire West Acid Test for Deprivation of Liberty","background":"We call on the Government to reinstate the Cheshire West \"acid test\" for determining whether a person is deprived of their liberty. The acid test provides a clear legal safeguard for people who lack capacity and are under continuous supervision and control and are not free to leave.","additional_details":"The Supreme Court has overturned the Cheshire West acid test. We believe this risks reducing legal safeguards for people who lack mental capacity. The acid test provided a clear and consistent standard for identifying when restrictions on a person's freedom require independent scrutiny and legal authorisation. The Government should restore these protections in legislation.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2026-06-23T09:52:20.740Z","updated_at":"2026-07-20T12:25:36.317Z","rejected_at":"2026-07-20T12:25:36.320Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-06-23T10:02:00.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this open petition:\r\n\r\n'Protect Vulnerable People: Fully Reinstate DoLS Safeguards'\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/771590"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}