Local authorities have a legal obligation to find accommodation for people facing homelessness. Legal experts told the BBC that people were being unlawfully turned away by councils, despite their statutory duty.
The Legal Services Agency, a charity which provides legal advice to vulnerable people, said last year they saw about 200 people in Glasgow, many of whom had been turned away unlawfully without accommodation or help
The Legal Services Agency, a charity which provides legal advice to vulnerable people, said last year they saw about 200 people in Glasgow, many of whom had been turned away unlawfully without accommodation or help
Solicitor Alastair Houston said people were either being told straight away they were not entitled or that there were no temporary places available. Mr Houston said it was a "breach of their statutory duties" for local authorities to fail to provide temporary accommodation to someone presenting as homeless.
Government statistics show that most people are made homeless following a family breakdown or household dispute.
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-42988881
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