last resort

But involuntary admission and treatment should only be used as a last resort.

"Closing school is always last resort, but in this instance, it is the only option", it said.

Dame Rachel de Souza said she was “deeply concerned” by the figures, adding that home education was a last resort for children whose needs were not met by schools.

He also told jurors that disciplining his children with physical punishment was a “last resort” for Mr Sharif.

The court of last resort was set up to deal with the most heinous crimes of an international nature when countries are unable or unwilling to prosecute high ranking individuals accused of atrocities.