Consultation on the update of the Code of Guidance on Homelessness

• Are there any gaps?

Shelter is very concerned that a sentence that was included in the existing code has been removed. The final sentence in paragraph 5.13 of the current code has been removed i.e. 'If it proves impossible to obtain confirming evidence of violence or the threat of violence, the applicant’s expressed fears should be considered as sufficient evidence'. It is absolutely essential that this sentence is kept in. However, it should be modified to say ‘abuse’ instead of violence / threat of violence.