The Homelessness Act 2002 is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Provisions The act requires a multi-agency approach to the prevention of homelessness.
The act amended the Housing Act 1996 and sets out the duties owed by local housing authorities to someone who is homeless or threatened with homelessness.
The act requires local authorities to expand their categories of homeless groups in priority need of housing to include:
16 and 17-year-olds Young people leaving care People forced to flee their home because of domestic, racial and other forms of violence Individuals leaving institutions
Local authorities are required to publish strategies with the goal of reducing homelessness.
Reception The legislation was supported by Shelter.
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