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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@9QBYZLF9mos9MO
Yes but only if they have valid reasons for refusing and if there are only a few dedicated Zoon of public properties which are dinged safe to encamp/ sleep on.
@9Q9DP8M9mos9MO
No, it shouldn’t be a criminal offence if they refuse BUT I also dont think they should be allowed to stay on public property
@9GZQLSC1yr1Y
It's going to happen regardless, do create a safe environment for both the rough sleepers and other people who will share space.
@9Q4LGBP9mos9MO
Yes as long as it is due to a mental health issue which makes it difficult for them to adapt/transition to housing.
@9PMTHBD9mos9MO
No, instead find incentives to encourage them to take shelter and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing and medicine.
Yes, but more should be done in addition to creating more programs, free food and medicine. More emergency accomodation
@9FLH79M2yrs2Y
no we should make more homeless shelters instead
@955J4ZF3yrs3Y
Yes, but maybe add parameters where the individual has to be up and be moving on by a certain time in the morning. Without leaving a mess.
@93CHR2G3yrs3Y
Mixed - They should only be able to stay places they have zero effect on society.
@9CQFFLH2yrs2Y
Yes but not allow them to sleep upstairs
@96TZW5J2yrs2Y
This should be case by case. Providing clothing shelter or therapy for depending on their background/needs.
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