Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 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
(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 Secretary of State 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 Secretary of State for the purposes of this subsection.]
Textual Amendments
F2S. 24D inserted (1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 35, s. 5; S.I. 2001/2191, art. 2; S.I. 2001/2878, art. 2
F3S. 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)