# Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000, Section 5: Representations.

Extent: E+W

In the 1989 Act, after section 24C insert—
“ Representations: sections 23A to 24B.
24D (1) Every local authority shall establish a procedure for considering representations (including complaints) made to them by—
(a) a relevant child for the purposes of section 23A or a young person falling within section 23C;
(b) a person qualifying for advice and assistance; or
(c) a person falling within section 24B(2),
about the discharge of their functions under this Part in relation to him.
(2) In considering representations under subsection (1), a local authority shall comply with regulations (if any) made by the Secretary of State for the purposes of this subsection.”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/35/section/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/children-leaving-care-act-2000/section-5
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