We appreciate that in certain circumstances, for welfare reasons, children in care may be deprived of their liberty. But every effort should be employed to offer support to children before depriving them of their liberty. Deprivation of liberty must be a measure of last resort, for as short a period as possible, and should follow the strict requirements set out in law. Existing frameworks for deprivation of liberty should be strictly followed, with adequate legal, health, and social care support provided. (Recommendation, Paragraph 155)