Flkr:courtesy of Arty Lee Smokes
A very interesting landmark case is discussed in a blog post here by Jules Birch from Inside Housing.
This relates to the issue of women fleeing domestic violence being treated as "homeless" even if they have been given temporary refuge in a shelter.
Given that on any day there are more than 7,000 women and children seeking refuge in temporary accommodation because of domestic violence, this House of Lords ruling is an important step in getting them re-homed permanently.
Having a temporary roof over your head for a few weeks or even months because you have had to leave your house does not count as a home - particularly for the children growing up in that environment, of which nearly 2,000 are under five years old.
This ruling will mean that the normal criteria should apply and that in most cases, local authorities will give help in finding these women a new home.
