Written Question·Home Office·UIN 93183
Trespass: Housing
Tabled: 20 November 2025
Answered: 28 November 2025
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent discussions she has had with police forces on trends in reported incidents involving trespassers attempting to enter residential properties.
Answer
Sarah JonesIt is important that the police have the power to tackle trespassing where there is intent to commit an offence.On 10th June, the Government announced its intention to repeal the outdated Vagrancy Act 1824.We have introduced targeted replacement measures ...
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