5Respect for, and dignity of, applicants for assistanceS
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In exercising its functions under sections 1 to 3, or any regulations under section 4, a local authority must take reasonable steps to ensure—
(a)that applicants for assistance in pursuance of section 2 are treated with respect, and
(b)that their dignity is preserved.
Commencement Information
I1S. 5 in force at 1.4.2016 by S.S.I. 2015/428, art. 2(2)