Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 21612
Vagrancy Act 1824
Tabled: 3 January 2025
Answered: 13 January 2025
Question
Kevin Hollinrake
Conservative — Thirsk and Malton
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to introduce replacement legislation for the Vagrancy Act 1824.
Answer
Rushanara AliThe Government views the Vagrancy Act as antiquated and no longer fit for purpose. No one should be criminalised for simply sleeping rough on the streets.We will carefully consider the Vagrancy Act and other relevant legislation in developing our new cros...
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