Children Act 1989 (c. 41)

Part III E+W+S Local Authority Support for Children and Families

[F1 Personal advisers and pathway plans] E+W

Textual Amendments

F1 Ss. 23D, 23E and cross-heading inserted (1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 35, s. 3; S.I. 2001/2191, art. 2; S.I. 2001/2878, art. 2

[F2 24D Representations: 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 [F4 appropriate national authority] 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 [F5 appropriate national authority] for the purposes of this subsection.]

Textual Amendments

F2 S. 24D inserted (1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 35, s. 5; S.I. 2001/2191, art. 2; S.I. 2001/2878, art. 2

F3 S. 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)

F4 Words in s. 24D(1A) substituted (13.11.2008) by Children and Young Persons Act 2008 (c. 23), ss. 39, 44, Sch. 3 para. 14

F5 Words in s. 24D(2) substituted (13.11.2008) by Children and Young Persons Act 2008 (c. 23), ss. 39, 44, Sch. 3 para. 14