(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order brings into force, on 31st July 2002, the following provisions of the Homelessness Act 2002 in relation to England:

  • sections 1 to 4 (homelessness reviews and strategies);

  • sections 5 to 7, 9 and 10 (other functions relating to homelessness);

  • section 19 (financial provision);

  • minor and consequential amendments and repeals.

The Order also brings section 12 (co-operation in certain cases involving children) into force on 1st October 2002.

The following provisions came into force on Royal Assent:

  • section 8

  • paragraphs 3 and 7 of Schedule 1.