A Victorian-era law that originally targeted 'rogues' and 'vagabonds' is still used to criminalise homeless people. Jessica Ure looks into the campaign to repeal the Vagrancy Act of 1824. JessicaMCUre | politicslondon |
The proposed change is supported by homeless charities and housing trusts, but the government say "work is ongoing to look at this complex issue" and has not currently committed to changing the law.
The charity Crisis says the Vagrancy Act "is more likely to push someone further from the vital services that help them to move away from the streets".Video journalist: Nick Raikes
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