The Public and Third Sector Law Reports
[2025] PTSR 806
Court of Appeal
Rex (DF)
v
Essex County Council
[2024] EWCA Civ 1545
2024 July 16; Dec 10
Underhill, Bean, King LJJ
Children— Children in need— Welfare services— Accommodation— Claimant alleging local authority failing to provide her with accommodation and support in breach of statutory duty owed to children— Whether claimant requiring accommodation— Whether need for accommodation to be assessed in accordance with definition of homelessness under housing legislation— Whether claimant entitled to continuing support as “former relevant child”—
Children Act 1989 (c 41), ss 17, 20, 23C
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Housing Act 1996 (c 52), ss 175, 193