Section 22A: Provision of accommodation for children in care

Children Act 1989 · 1989 c. 41View on legislation.gov.uk

In the matter of T (A Child) (Appellant) [2021] UKSC 35
Children Act 1989
- Section 22B: Maintenance of looked after children
- Section 23: Provision of accommodation and maintenance by local authority for children whom they are looking after.

Part III: SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES PROVIDED BY LOCAL AUTHORITIES IN ENGLAND

When a child is in the care of a local authority, it is their duty to provide the child with accommodation.

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