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Enforcement and responding to begging

Crisis and the National Police Chiefs Council produced guidance in 2021 for local authorities, police forces and voluntary sector services on practical ways to respond to rough sleeping and begging with a focus on alternatives to enforcement. It was produced prior to the repeal of the Vagrancy Act.

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Replacing the Vagrancy Act?

The Government has asked for views on a replacement for the Vagrancy Act. Homeless Link consulted our members and this is a summary of our findings.
26 May 2022