Purpose: To formally challenge specific provisions within the Draft Housing Allocations Policy
that pose systemic risks to meeting statutory duties (Public Sector Equality Duty – PSED,
Homelessness Reduction Act – HRA) and strategic objectives. This analysis focuses on the
potential for the policy to inadvertently exclude or generate adverse outcomes for
refugees and sanctuary seekers, undermining the city’s commitment to social justice.

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