Repeal the Vagrancy Act of 1824

The Vagrancy Act of 1824 which still makes it an offense to sleep rough or beg. England and Wales continue to implement this cruel Act. Scotland and Northern Ireland no longer use this barbaric Act.

This petition closed on 9 Sep 2020 with 111 signatures


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The homeless,through not their fault,are stopped,fined,ends their chance of home or job prospects.

This is a National Disgrace, this Act must be repealed.


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