Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 15983
Vagrancy Act 1824
Tabled: 6 July 2026
Answered: 14 July 2026
Question
Wendy Morton
Conservative — Aldridge-Brownhills
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance has been issued to police forces and local authorities following repeal of the Vagrancy Act; whether additional funding has been allocated to support implementation
Answer
Alison McGovernThe government has introduced targeted replacement measures alongside repeal of the Vagrancy Act 1824 to ensure there are no gaps in powers available to protect community safety. The Home Office has issued information on the commencement of those measures...
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