Safeguarding children and adults: much of a muchness?:

Safeguarding children and adults: much of a muchness?: 

Summary: Commentary on two cases, heard together, one involving a child and the other an adult, both of whom had been locked in their room at night by their families under the premise of it being for their own protection. Explores whether the ‘best interests’ test does and should work in the same way for both children and adults. Considers the understanding of the state’s responsibilities to protect children, adults lacking capacity and vulnerable adults