Children Act 1989

[F1[F224DRepresentations: sections 23A to 24B.E+W

(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.

[F3(1A)Regulations may be made by the [F4Secretary of State] imposing time limits on the making of representations under subsection (1).]

(2)In considering representations under subsection (1), a local authority shall comply with regulations (if any) made by the [F5Secretary of State] for the purposes of this subsection.]]

Textual Amendments

F1 Ss. 24, 24A, 24B, 24C substituted for s. 24 (1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 35 , s. 4(1) ; S.I. 2001/2191 , art. 2 ; S.I. 2001/2878 , art. 2

F2S. 24D inserted (1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 35, s. 5; S.I. 2001/2191, art. 2; S.I. 2001/2878, art. 2

F3S. 24D(1A) inserted (7.12.2004) by 2002 c. 38, ss. 117(1), 148 (with Sch. 4 paras. 6-8); S.I. 2004/3203, art. 2(m)(xi)