Challenging Homelessness Decisions
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The course gives delegates the opportunity to explore the legal principles against which homeless decisions are judged by the Court, and looks in detail at reviews under s202 1996 Housing Act, as well as appeals on a point of law under s204 and the role of Judicial Review.
Course contains
- Administrative decision-making
- The principles of judicial review
- Common problems and tactics
- Which decisions are reviewable under s.202 of the Housing Act 1996
- Scope and conduct of s.202 reviews
- Temporary accommodation pending review and appeal
- Appeals to the county court under s.204.
Learning outcomes
After this course, you will be able to:
- Advise clients which procedure for challenge is applicable to different decisions
- Draft review requests and review submissions
- Evaluate homelessness case files in public law terms
- Conduct homelessness investigations and reviews with more confidence
- Advise on related issues such as temporary accommodation pending review
- Understand the role of the Ombudsman.
Suitable for
Homelessness and housing options officers, housing advisers and housing support workers. This course assumes that delegates are familiar with the basic definition sections and duties contained in Part 7 1996 Housing Act.
Enquiry line
Please call 0344 515 1155 or email training@shelter.org.uk
In-house training
We can also run this course in-house. Find out more about in-house training 
