The applicant sought review of the authority’s decision not to offer her housing. She was subject to immigration control. She had been the victim of domestic violence and of abduction.
Held: The authority could provide assistance under either Act, unless prohibited by statute. The limitation in the 1948 statute did apply to restrict the authority’s decision under the 2000 Act. Nevertheless, in the particular circumstances the decision not to provide assistance was unreasonable, and review was granted.
Judges:
Moses J
Citations:
Gazette 31-Oct-2002, Times 04-Nov-2002
Statutes:
Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 115, National Assistance Act 1948 21(1)(a)
Immigration, Housing, Local Government
Updated: 16 May 2022; Ref: scu.177845