Homelessness and the Public Sector Equality Duty
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The housing team at Cornerstone Barristers consider how the PSED should be addressed in homelessness decisions under Part 7 Housing Act 1996, what the Courts expect to see in decision letters, and what happens if the duty is overlooked or not properly complied with.
The team discussed the latest developments in this important area of the law and offer practical tips. The webinar will covered 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 Cornerstone:
- Summarised the key principles of law.
- Explained the latest case law, including McMahon v Watford BC.
- Reviewed some practical tips for decision makers.
- Answered questions from the audience.
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