25.Section 2 amends section 22 and inserts new sections 23A to 23C. These sections impose new duties on local authorities towards children and young people formerly looked after by them.
26.Subsection (2) amends section 22 of the Children Act to allow local authorities to provide accommodation for a child who has left care, without the fact of their doing so classifying him as still being “looked after”.
Commentary on Sections Section 2: relevant and former relevant children