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Holly Lennon

Glasgow City Council can place homeless in 'unsuitable' temporary accommodation, judge rules

Glasgow City Council can house homeless people in unsuitable temporary accommodation, a court has ruled.

A Court of Session has overturned a previous decision that ruled the local authority is required to find accommodation that is appropriate for a large family, despite them claiming there were no homes available in the areas they requested.

Instead, it has been ruled the duties imposed on the authority when it comes to providing temporary accommodation are not the same as those imposed if it's permanent accommodation.

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