That's why I said "QC verse!, as Glyph also mentioned, they don't seem to be too strict on the whole law thing. And it would be for her own benefit. Admittedly, I'm not sure if "preventing someone from possibly harming themself" or such would fall under a grey area in real life. (I know. But isn't Canada still part of (North)America? And while I'll certainly agree there are huge differences between you and your southern neighbours, there are also certain similarities. Well, as well as with most western countries.)
I think at some earlier point there was some mention off a power switch? Not sure, but I feel like there was another instance when he got offed, somehow.