Submitted on Wednesday 17th March 2021
Rejected on Wednesday 24th March 2021
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Update or repeal the Vagrancy Act
Update the Vagrancy Act so that sleeping rough and begging is no longer illegal, or repeal it entirely.
The Vagrancy Act of 1824 makes it illegal to sleep rough and beg, therefore criminalizing the homeless. It needs to be reviewed so that sleeping rough and begging is no longer a criminal offence. This would be in line with policies in Scotland and Ireland and offer better treatment for the homeless.
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petition.parliament.uk/petitions/554836
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