How should the PSED be addressed in homelessness decisions under Part 7 Housing Act 1996? What do the Courts expect to see in decision letters? What happens if the duty is overlooked or not properly complied with?

Speakers: Kuljit Bhogal, Emma Dring, Tara O'Leary, Rowan Clapp

Members of Cornerstone's Housing Team discuss the latest developments in this important area of the law and offer practical tips. The webinar will cover the important Court of Appeal judgment in McMahon v Watford BC [2020] EWCA Civ 497, in which four of our barristers appeared on behalf of the two local authorities involved. In this webinar the team will:

• Summarise the key principles of law.
• Explain the latest case law, including McMahon v Watford BC.
• Review some practical tips for decision makers.
• Answer questions from the audience.

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