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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@9QPXY2XLiberal Democrat9mos9MO
I think there are too many factors at play for this to be so cut and dry. Individuals safety and mental health should issues could play a part in refusing help.
@9Q7BWRY9mos9MO
Nobody should be homeless in UK and the government should ensure that everyone is housed in basic accommodation.
@9N2ST5F10mos10MO
Mostly, it should be allowed however it should be tested to ensure there are not violent offenders. I would encourage wild camping to be legalised and low cost tents to be distributed.
@9D9DL472yrs2Y
Only in places where it does not cause a disturbance
If a person has refused a property that doesn’t meet the required living standards then yes. But if they have refused a property that does meet the requirements then no.
@9494Y3K3yrs3Y
Yes, and improve the quality and conditions of living in those shelters/housing - the homeless deserve dignity too
@93RJTVD3yrs3Y
No, however create open sheltered areas designated for them to sleep
no the government should help them out xx
yes, if other people in the shelter harass the individual
@9775X4B2yrs2Y
Yes and no because could be in problems
@9775WYXWomen's Equality2yrs2Y
Yes and no because they could create problems
@9775DC62yrs2Y
I believe that they should be able to depending on what the public property and if it is people's houses of not and if they are violent
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