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Repeal the vagrancy act of 1824 & introduce “leave no trace laws”

Submitted by Jessica Doffman kowalski on Sunday 24th November 2024

Published on Tuesday 24th December 2024

Current status: Open

Open until: Tuesday 24th June 2025

Current Signatures: 16
(count is updated approximately hourly)

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Arrest ~ Camping ~ England ~ environment ~ FIVE YEARS ~ Homeless ~ Individuals ~ Law ~ place ~ Roam ~ Scotland ~ Sleeping ~ The Environment ~ Wales ~ Years

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Repeal the vagrancy act of 1824 & introduce “leave no trace laws”

Petition Details

The Vagrancy Act criminalises the homeless and wild campers which adds to their hardship. I think recognising the humanity of the homeless is crucial. I think “leave no trace laws” should be introduced which require homeless people to leave no trace of their rough sleeping or wild camping.

Additional Information

I think this outdated law criminalises people facing challenges. In the past five years, nearly 2,500 homeless individuals in England & Wales have been arrested under this Act for simply having no place to go. I think implementing "leave no trace" laws could protect the environment while allowing wild camping and rough sleeping without persecution. I think Scotland’s “free roam” laws are a good example of how it can be done.


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