The court was asked whether either, and if so which, of two local authorities have the duty under section 117 of the 1983 Act to provide after-care services on the release of SF aged 23 from compulsory detention for treatment under that Act. The applicant challenged a position statement of South Tyneside Council, suggesting that the answer was Sunderland.
Judges:
Langstaff J
Citations:
[2011] EWHC 2355 (Admin)
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Statutes:
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Local Government, Health
Updated: 20 September 2022; Ref: scu.444516