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Code of guidance on homelessness - guidance on legislation, policies and practices to prevent and resolve homelessness (interim update) November 2019
Publication Year
2019
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Provides practical guidance on how legislation and related policies to alleviate homelessness should be implemented. Covers: prevention of homelessness; ways of working; handling of applications; inquiries into homelessness; inquiries into intentionality; inquiries into local connection; accommodation; advice and assistance; notification and review of decisions; protection of property and action on unoccupied houses; and local authorities' duties towards persons subject to immigration control and persons from EEA member states.
Document History
Supersedes: Code of guidance on homelessness - guidance on legislation, policies and practices to prevent and resolve homelessness (Scottish Executive, 2005).
ISBN
9781839603129
Publisher Information
Scottish Government
The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. It is responsible for most of the issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Scotland, including health, education, justice, rural affairs, and transport. Previously known as the Scottish Executive.
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