# Children Act 1989, Section 22D: Review of child's case before making alternative arrangements for accommodation


(1) Where a local authority are providing accommodation for a child (“C”) other than by arrangements under section 22C(6)(d), they must not make such arrangements for C unless they have decided to do so in consequence of a review of C's case carried out in accordance with regulations made under section 26.
(2) But subsection (1) does not prevent a local authority making arrangements for C under section 22C(6)(d) if they are satisfied that in order to safeguard C's welfare it is necessary—
(a) to make such arrangements; and
(b) to do so as a matter of urgency.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/41/section/22D (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/children-act-1989/section-22D
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