LEGAL

Court rules housing for homeless families must be appropriate

A judicial review at the Court of Session in Scotland has concluded councils have an ‘absolute duty’ to take into account families’ needs.

Scottish councils must provide housing for homeless families that meets their needs, a judge has ruled.

A judicial review at the Court of Session in Scotland concluded councils have an ‘absolute duty' to take into account families' needs.

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