What are 'Reasonable Steps' Towards Homelessness Prevention?

预防无家可归的“合理步骤”是什么？

• 批准号: 2114181
• 金额: --
• 依托单位: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
• 依托单位国家: 英国
• 项目类别: Studentship
• 财政年份: 2018
• 资助国家: 英国
• 起止时间: 2018 至 无数据
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=studentship-2114181
• 关键词: What; Reasonable; Steps; Towards; Homelessness

The purpose of this research will be to investigate the application, by local authorities, of homelessness provisions contained within the HWA 2014, and highlight any disparity in interpretation. The ultimate aim will be to provide an insight into the effectiveness of the legislation and argue for a clarification of the language used within homelessness provisions of HWA 2014. The primary research question will be :-What effect does the ambiguous legislative term 'reasonable steps' have on homelessness prevention success rates in Wales? This project would significantly contribute to arguments around the effectiveness of homelessness prevention initiatives, street-level bureaucracy, indeterminate legislative language, and the legal consciousness and vulnerability of applicants as a social group. Findings would present a strong argument to policy-makers for clarity in the law, leading to a more equal application of the legislation and improved prevention figures. I have circulated my MSc thesis professionally, which has already increased awareness within the charity sector. Crucially, the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 brings a legal duty for local authorities in England to provide homelessness assistance and relief. This Act mirrors the indeterminate language of HWA 2014, requiring 'reasonable steps' be made toward homelessness prevention. Homelessness remains a crucial socio-economic problem in today's society. Issues leading to homelessness are incredibly complex, and it is vitally important that the law effectively and efficiently outlines a clear level of responsibility owed by Government to those in need. Homelessness is a highly emotive issue. High on the political agenda, and regularly debated and discussed in public forums and the national media, it is essential that the public see equal and fair legal treatment of the most vulnerable members of society.

这项研究的目的是调查地方当局对《2014年HWA》所载无家可归条款的适用情况，并强调解释上的任何差异。最终目的是深入了解立法的有效性，并争取澄清《2014年HWA》无家可归条款中使用的语言。主要的研究问题将是：-在威尔士，模糊的立法术语“合理的步骤”对无家可归预防成功率有什么影响？该项目将大大有助于围绕无家可归预防举措的有效性、街道一级的官僚机构、不确定的立法语言以及申请人作为一个社会群体的法律的意识和脆弱性的争论。调查结果将为决策者提供一个强有力的论据，要求法律明确，从而更平等地适用立法，提高预防数字。我已经专业地分发了我的硕士论文，这已经提高了慈善界的认识。至关重要的是，《2017年减少无家可归者法案》为英格兰地方当局提供无家可归者援助和救济带来了法律的义务。该法反映了2014年HWA的不确定语言，要求采取“合理步骤”防止无家可归。 无家可归仍然是当今社会的一个重要社会经济问题。导致无家可归的问题极其复杂，法律必须切实有效地规定政府对需要帮助的人负有明确的责任。无家可归是一个非常情绪化的问题。至关重要的是，公众必须看到社会最弱势成员得到平等和公正的法律的待遇，这是政治议程上的优先事项，也是公共论坛和国家媒体经常辩论和讨论的问题。