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

Review of child's case before making alternative arrangements for accommodation 22D 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.