Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

No. They should still be aided where possible but to actively not engage with society shows that you dont want to be a part of it. So why benefit from the public spaces of that society? If you dont want to be helped, live in the woods. That would be my plan.

If they have refused available housing then they need to find somewhere that doesn’t cause any disruption to the public, public services or businesses.

Better services should be provided to avoid people refusing or even needing shelter in the first place.

Yes, But offer them support, not just food and clothing and medicine, but also social workers and or welfare support

No as this risks enabling homelessness. Instead more needs to be spent on support for homeless individuals and provide more extensive shelter options that work more closely with social services.

No, but suitable shelter and mental health support should be provided to tackle the issue at its root cause.

No, but it should not be criminalised and support should be provided to house and feed them, and provide employment opportunities

It’s not safe for people to be living on the streets for children etc. they should be allowed a place to sleep safe.

Some vulnerable people don’t feel safe in hostels so should be allowed to sleep where they feel safe

Yes, because currently the offer of housing is generally in unsafe, unsupported shelters rather than permanent, unconditional housing.

Yes, When it is not a risk to public safety, rehousing and drug rehabilitation should be a priority for the government

Depends on the reason for refusal, there are homeless women that may not feel safe at the shelters, maybe provide security there.

More places providing mental health support as homeless can also be linked with poor mental health so not always as simple as refusing accommodation.

Yes, but invest in the research and support for those at highest risk of becoming homeless to reduce homelessness in the first place.

Make social housing safer for homeless members of the public and there will be less refusers for said accommodation.

Yes, but not within an urban environment, and not if their encampment hinders others, i.e. access to sports facilities, farmland, etc.

A valid reason should be given as to they still want to sleep in the streets. This might be a case of more services required or the offered accommodation requiring work and attention.

No but there should be more social programmes to accommodate their needs and it shouldn't be criminalized

Yes good medicine and clothing to be given but a safe place to sleep for that individual not the street

Housing should be provided, or at least experimented with to create cheaper and make efficient alternatives .

They should not be penalised if the housing or shelter offered is inadequate, and does not keep them warm, safe and free from persecution by thugs and drug pushers.

Understanding the reasons why the homeless individuals have refused available shelter or housing would be the deciding factor in answering this question for me. Without knowing why available shelter or housing is being refused I can't answer this question.

Yes, but support should be offered to them to help with finding a job, managing any health issues they have, helping them gain education if needed etc.

create specific housing for them so they don’t end up on public properties and create social programs for free food and medicine

The housing available is sometimes more hostile than the streets, should people be penalised for government failure?

No, it's the people's responsibility to look after the poor and needy and more charities should be encouraged to help themselves people.

If they have refused multiple other shelter and housing options only. Not just one, they may feel safer in the street near cctv than they do in some shelter.

The reasons people may refuse housing must be complex, j think mroe support systems and social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine may bridge the gap to allow people to then accept or access housing.

As long as they are abiding my the same laws as everyone else and not blocking vital paths and roads.

Yes, but I believe shelters should be more wide spread, and not impose rules which significantly impact people, such as confiscating medicines

Yes, and we should provide public spaces that lend themselves to helping the homeless (no more hostile architecture). Create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, medicine, employments and housing programs.

No, but create more social programs to prevent this

Yes, but address why they choose to live as they do and find out what help is needed to no longer be homeless.

the government should build them housing

THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD GIVE EVERYONE HOME for goodness sake

No, but have regulations in place which allow the homeless to be given more support - being completely against would be not taking into account of their personal circumstances

No they should be taken to the nearest homeless shelter by community responders, more temporary homeless shelters should be built to give options for homeless people, it should be a priority to eliminate homelessness

It shouldn't be a criminal offence but community responders should take them to the nearest shelter and provide them with help

Only as a last resort, more money should be put into homeless shelters and programmes to get people back contributing to society, the police should take homeless people to the nearest shelter to get support

Public owned areas could be released and made safe environments for people who do not find other places offered as safe spaces.

Yes, but they should be persuaded to go to avalible shelter and if they still don't then they can stay but can't interfere or cause any trouble and after they should be investigated for just begging for money for other reasons other than not trying to get back on their feet

No, but create more programs to provide necessities for longer term till said person can provide for themselves.

No, homeless people should not loiter public spaces and instead go to shelters where they can receive the help they need

No, they shouldnt have to sleep or encamp on public property. There would be a reason behind them to make such a decision to do so, which needs investigating. Along with the creation of social programs for free food, clothing and medicine.

a lot of shelter or housing facilities are not safe for some... people steal and having rows and arguments. Instead they should support each other. A public place might be not even differ.

No, but the support for homeless people needs to be sufficient to help them transition out of homelessness to a more stable life.

they should be allowed but if asked to leave by pedestrians they must leave the area

Homeless people shouldn't be refused

No, but provide spaces outdoors for the use of sleeping and monitor them.

Depends on the answer by the homeless person.

Whatever SNP say

No, but make other resources available such as food and blankets and give them other alternatives to shelters

I need more details about the individual and circumstances to answer

No, but have homeless parks for them to live in

It’s their fault

No but using some form of assistance should not be out the question

No, government should focus to re-educate these individuals and put them back to use for the greater community (this doesn't apply on the mentally ill or disabled people).

Create more housing

No but the reasons behind why the shelter/housing has been refused needs to be explored. Food & clothes & medicine should be freely available, accessible & free.

Funding should be made available to provide shelter in their local community and if that is refused then no they should not be allowed to stay in public areas.

Yes. However they should only be allowed to use selected area. Housing areas should be allocated in areas that are considered safe (away from traffic etc) in areas that have been out of use for some time.

Depends which public property and where it is

No, but give them free food, clothing and medicine whilst having a stable shelter and safe space

This is a complex question. Why are they making this choice. Do they feel safer on the streets.

No, and make it a criminal offense unless they havent been been accepted or offered anywhere

As long as they’re not doing anything illegal like drugs etc

They must all have some sort of shelter

If they refuse then they should have it took away but they need it if they say no

No, however we should increase funding for social programs that provide support to the homeless, that encourage employment.

Provides the shelter is a healthy environment, there would be no reason to refuse it. Some shelter are a haven for addicts etc not always the best places to be . No answer

depends on how they went homeless

There should be allocated public buildings where the homeless can rest and possibly be fed.

Yes, the individuals should be allowed to but as long as we can create specialist areas for them to camp in these places and offer assistance.

I don't think I sure be illegal but just not allowed

No, but shelters and social housing should be improved and invested in. More social housing should be built to replace previously sold off stock.

As long as they're respectful of the public spaces I see no issue. We should also ban disruptive design aimed at shunning the homeless (spikes under bridges etc.)

No but it should not be a criminal offence. Do more to resolve issues

Yes but only if it won't effect private businesses.

if they are at a shelter they can be found by anyone and could be at more risk

Yes, unless the homeless individual is causing a major disturbance to the public instead of keeping to themselves.

No homeless person would refuse a good house, housing is a human right and people who refuse shelter have been put in unacceptable conditions. Improve basic housing!

No but I think that we should have a shelter for all homeless people and I think they should be provided with a job to help them get back on their feet and have access to food and water.

More shelters or housing should be provided to homeless so that they won’t have to be refused proper shelter

No but more options are needed for homeless individuals

Yes but it depends who the person is

Some people are so ingrained with rough sleeping that intervention should be given at every opportunity no point in criminalising the situation we need to be holistic to support people

No they didn't accept help so they should get off our streets

It is a basic right that people have shelter.

Yes, but only if mentally stable

Whatever SNP say, I am not an expert on the subject

Depends specifically on the type of public property.

The council’s choice

No, but government provides housing.

Force them into

Only in certain circumstances - the shelter/housing would be unsuitable for the individual

They need mental health treatment, and they're legally allowed to stay in public property.