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www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
London

People are still being arrested under a 200-year-old act criminalising rough sleeping

Potential for rioting offenders to be charged under terrorism laws.
Criticism of the 1824 Vagrancy Act for punishing homeless individuals. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

Nearly 2,500 homeless people arrested under 200-year-old law in past five years

Around 2,500 homeless individuals arrested in England and Wales under the outdated Vagrancy Act in the past 5 years.
Government plans to repeal the Act amidst controversies over criminalizing homelessness. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
London

People are still being arrested under a 200-year-old act criminalising rough sleeping

Potential for rioting offenders to be charged under terrorism laws.
Criticism of the 1824 Vagrancy Act for punishing homeless individuals. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

Nearly 2,500 homeless people arrested under 200-year-old law in past five years

Around 2,500 homeless individuals arrested in England and Wales under the outdated Vagrancy Act in the past 5 years.
Government plans to repeal the Act amidst controversies over criminalizing homelessness. [ more ]
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