Rough Sleeping
The Vagrancy Act: What is it and why is it being scrapped?
The Vagrancy Act: What is it and why is it being scrapped?
The almost 200-year-old law that makes it a criminal offence to sleep rough in England and Wales has finally been repealed – for now.
Rough sleeping in London down by a quarter in the last year
Rough sleeping in London down by a quarter in the last year
London Mayor Sadiq Khan warns cost of living crisis ‘threatens to reverse hard-won gains’.
Government faces rebellion after backtracking on plans to scrap Vagrancy Act laws
Government faces rebellion after backtracking on plans to scrap Vagrancy Act laws
The controversial act criminalising rough sleeping was repealed in April but the government’s Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill could see its laws make a swift return.
Homelessness charity asks public to stay alert for rough sleepers at risk from heatwave
Homelessness charity asks public to stay alert for rough sleepers at risk from heatwave
Could Eddie Hughes be the minister to end rough sleeping?
Could Eddie Hughes be the minister to end rough sleeping?
‘We can’t say we don’t know how to solve homelessness’: Charity says lockdown success leaves no excuses
‘We can’t say we don’t know how to solve homelessness’: Charity says lockdown success leaves no excuses
How many people are homeless in the UK? And what can you do about it?
How many people are homeless in the UK? And what can you do about it?
More people deemed to be ‘living on London’s streets’ than last year
More people deemed to be ‘living on London’s streets’ than last year
The government already has the perfect replacement for the Vagrancy Act – nothing at all
The government already has the perfect replacement for the Vagrancy Act – nothing at all
Six lies the far-right tell about homeless people on social media – and why they are wrong
Six lies the far-right tell about homeless people on social media – and why they are wrong
Home Office rough sleeping scheme ‘put people in danger of detention and deportation’
Home Office rough sleeping scheme ‘put people in danger of detention and deportation’
Rough sleepers are being offered legal advice to protect against ‘misused’ police powers
Rough sleepers are being offered legal advice to protect against ‘misused’ police powers
Why the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill is the perfect opportunity to axe the Vagrancy Act
Why the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill is the perfect opportunity to axe the Vagrancy Act
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We know how to end rough sleeping – now we must grasp the opportunity to do it
We know how to end rough sleeping – now we must grasp the opportunity to do it
The number of people sleeping rough in England falls for the fourth straight year
The number of people sleeping rough in England falls for the fourth straight year
Scrapping the Vagrancy Act is just the start – now we must end rough sleeping for good
Scrapping the Vagrancy Act is just the start – now we must end rough sleeping for good
The ‘archaic’ Vagrancy Act is officially being scrapped after 200 years
The ‘archaic’ Vagrancy Act is officially being scrapped after 200 years
‘We’re expecting a tidal wave’: Councils fear homelessness will rise by a third
‘We’re expecting a tidal wave’: Councils fear homelessness will rise by a third
Government finally set to repeal ‘obscene’ Vagrancy Act that criminalises homelessness
Government finally set to repeal ‘obscene’ Vagrancy Act that criminalises homelessness
Homelessness groups question government plans for more police collaboration
Homelessness groups question government plans for more police collaboration
The number of people living on London’s streets has risen by 20% in a year
The number of people living on London’s streets has risen by 20% in a year
Brighton manager Graham Potter sleeps rough for homelessness charity as Premier League in spotlight over kit row
Brighton manager Graham Potter sleeps rough for homelessness charity as Premier League in spotlight over kit row
EU citizens in Britain are three times more likely to sleep rough than everyone else
EU citizens in Britain are three times more likely to sleep rough than everyone else
Number of people living on the street in London is highest since 2019
Number of people living on the street in London is highest since 2019
Rishi Sunak said homelessness funding is increasing. It’s actually being cut
Rishi Sunak said homelessness funding is increasing. It’s actually being cut
Volunteer-led homeless outreach team having to expand as crisis worsens
Volunteer-led homeless outreach team having to expand as crisis worsens
London buses transformed into healthcare and support hubs for people sleeping rough
London buses transformed into healthcare and support hubs for people sleeping rough
Homelessness charity launches VR game to show kids the reality of life without a home
Homelessness charity launches VR game to show kids the reality of life without a home
Robert Jenrick says ending rough sleeping ‘isn’t high enough on the government’s agenda’
Robert Jenrick says ending rough sleeping ‘isn’t high enough on the government’s agenda’
Arsonist jailed for setting fire to sleeping bags of rough sleepers as they slept
Arsonist jailed for setting fire to sleeping bags of rough sleepers as they slept
‘Act now or street homelessness will skyrocket’, ministers warned
‘Act now or street homelessness will skyrocket’, ministers warned
Fury over video showing rough sleepers sprayed with jet washer in Camden
