The provision by Local Authorities of assistance to destitute asylum seekers had to be by direct help and not by way of cash or cash substitutes (vouchers).
Citations:
Times 09-Sep-1998
Statutes:
National Assistance Act 1948 21(1)
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Citing:
Appeal from – Regina v Secretary of State for Health Ex Parte Hammersmith and Fulham London Borough Council and Others QBD 31-Jul-1997
Provision to asylum seekers denied other benefits of board and lodging must be in kind and not in cash . .
Lists of cited by and citing cases may be incomplete.
Benefits
Updated: 11 May 2022; Ref: scu.87729
