Administrative law values, homelessness and mandatory orders.

The article discusses the recent decision of the United Kingdom Supreme Court in R (Imam) v London Borough of Croydon, which addresses the issue of remedial discretion in administrative law in the context of entitlement to housing. The court emphasizes the importance of striking a balance between social justice and administrative efficiency, as well as individual interests and local authority autonomy. The case involves a woman with disabilities who was offered unsuitable temporary accommodation by Croydon, and the court considers whether a mandatory order should be issued to compel the local authority to provide suitable housing. The court's analysis is guided by administrative law values, including individual self-realization, good administration, electoral legitimacy, and decisional autonomy. The article concludes by noting that future cases involving breaches of housing obligations will likely be influenced by the framework established in this decision. [Extracted from the article]