
Homelessness and the Public Sector Equality Duty
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.
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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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