The Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 is to ensure that everyone who is at risk of homelessness, or who is homeless, is legally entitled to meaningful help from their local authority regardless of their current status. It does this by defining the service that local councils and other public bodies must provide to those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The law requires councils to provide that help at an earlier stage than previously, with the objective that this will decrease the likelihood that people will become homeless.
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@9KVYBS31yr1Y
If you are offering sub standard accommodation then they have every right to refuse. People do not choose to live on the streets if they are of sound mind. More should be done to support these people.
@9F9NTX92yrs2Y
No, but they should be encouraged not to sleep in public secors
@9PNL5389mos9MO
Depends why the individual refused available shelter, often it is because they have to give up their pet. Shelter should allow the homeless to keep their pet who often is their only companion
@9KP557B1yr1Y
Need to find course of problem why they are not accepting shelter or housing then be vetted correctly
A person who is able to walk and are in fairly good health should not been given help as they can apply for a job.
@8ZPBRYNLiberal Democrat3yrs3Y
Attempts to provide safe shelter should never be wholly dismissed
@8YG8XLV3yrs3Y
While I don't encourage it, it should still be fine as they need a place to stay
@9BHX4Q72yrs2Y
No, but they should be provided with enough help to get themselves back onto their feet in a manner that doesn't end up fuelling what made them homeless to begin with
@9BFWYPQ2yrs2Y
No, but more needs to be done to prevent homelessness in the first place. Better mental health care, financial support and care.
@9BFR3SB2yrs2Y
Give them more support to enable them to reintegrate into society.
@997686HConservative2yrs2Y
Only if they are not disturbing the peace
@97NDNCJ2yrs2Y
Yes, if only a good reason
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