In re Poree v [1998] JLR 115 (01 April 1998)

The Parish must provide for the accommodation of elderly poor persons but is not under a duty to run a residential home.

Citation: [1998] JLR 115
Parties: Applicant: Poree; Respondent: Parish
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 01 April 1998
Procedural Posture: Social Security/welfare Benefit / Judgment
Outcome: Parish required to provide accommodation but not to run residential home
Legal Topics: Parish Duties, Minimum Standard of Living, Accommodation for Elderly Poor

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Poree

Applicant

Parish

Respondent

Social Security/welfare Benefit / Judgment

1 Whether the Parish has a duty to provide the poor with a minimum standard of food, shelter, and clothing appropriate in modern social conditions
2 Whether the Parish is required to run a residential home for the elderly poor

The Parish must provide for the accommodation of elderly poor persons but is not under a duty to run a residential home.

Parish required to provide accommodation but not to run residential home