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Repeal the Vagrancy Act of 1824

Submitted by Diana Hester Heimann on Tuesday 3rd March 2020

Published on Monday 9th March 2020

Current status: Closed

Closed: Wednesday 9th September 2020

Signatures: 111

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England ~ Northern Ireland ~ Scotland ~ Wales

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Repeal the Vagrancy Act of 1824

Petition Details

The Vagrancy Act of 1824 which still makes it an offense to sleep rough or beg. England and Wales continue to implement this cruel Act. Scotland and Northern Ireland no longer use this barbaric Act.

Additional Information

The homeless,through not their fault,are stopped,fined,ends their chance of home or job prospects.

This is a National Disgrace, this Act must be repealed.


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