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The human rights of a woman with dementia were breached when she was moved from her house to a care home, a court has ruled.
Milton Keynes Council failed to get proper authorisation, a judge ruled.
The Court of Protection, which deals with cases where people cannot make decisions for themselves, said handling of the case was "woefully inadequate".
The council said it has apologised to the 81-year-old former magistrate and her son.
A council spokesman said it would work to ensure vulnerable citizens are protected.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-27452776
Milton Keynes Council failed to get proper authorisation, a judge ruled.
The Court of Protection, which deals with cases where people cannot make decisions for themselves, said handling of the case was "woefully inadequate".
The council said it has apologised to the 81-year-old former magistrate and her son.
A council spokesman said it would work to ensure vulnerable citizens are protected.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-27452776