Scottish government publishes regulations on homelessness (unsuitable accommodation)

The Scottish Government consulted with stakeholders from 29 June to 20 July 2017 on the impact of the proposed amendment to The Homeless Persons (Unsuitable Accommodation) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2017, reducing the time pregnant women and families with children spend in unsuitable accommodation from 14 days to 7 days. Stakeholders included local authorities, local government representative bodies, the third sector and homelessness charities. 17 organisations responded. Respondents felt that the amendment would positively affect pregnant women and households with dependent children by further reducing the amount of time they spend in unsuitable accommodation. All stakeholders thought the amendments was a positive move and should proceed. A Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA) has been completed and is attached. The impact of this policy on business is that there will be no impact on business.

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