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.

Organisations can book group places by emailing Neil at training@lpslaw.co.uk

What do I get?

1. A wealth of online resources (slides, scenarios, quizzes, legal guidance)
2. An interactive session with others practising in the chaos
3. Plenary and break out sessions to discuss questions and dilemmas
4. A certificate of 3-hour attendance

Course content

1. The statutory safeguards after AGNI
2. Scrutinising the qualifying requirements — including BIA conclusions that there is no deprivation of liberty (Form 3A)
3. Not granting an authorisation: when, and how to record it (Form 6)
4. Conditions, recommendations and monitoring
5. 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.