Definition:
Consent suspension is the removal or sidelining of an individual’s consent due to perceived risk or vulnerability.
Usage Context:
Occurs in mental health care, crisis intervention, and institutional settings.
Critical Note:
Suspending consent should be exceptional and time-limited. When normalised, it undermines trust and autonomy.
Related Terms:
Emergency Powers, Duress, Civil Liberties Erosion, Compliance as Survival, Punitive Neutrality