Section 24D: Representations: sections 23A to 24B.

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

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

Every local authority shall establish a procedure for considering representations (including complaints) made to them by—

a relevant child for the purposes of section 23A or a young person falling within section 23C;
a person qualifying for advice and assistance; or
a person falling within section 24B(2),

about the discharge of their functions under this Part in relation to him.

Regulations may be made by the Secretary of State imposing time limits on the making of representations under subsection (1).

In considering representations under subsection (1), a local authority shall comply with regulations (if any) made by the Secretary of State for the purposes of this subsection.

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