Education Secretary admits UK homeless should not be arrested for smell, as PM Rishi Sunak's Criminal Justice Bill proposes fines/jail for "nuisance" rough sleepers.

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan admits that UK homeless people "should not be arrested just because they smell" amid government plans to tackle nuisance rough sleepers in PM Rishi Sunak's Criminal Justice Bill. The Bill proposes new powers that could see those deemed "nuisance" rough sleepers fined up to £2,500 or jailed if they refuse orders to move on from a certain location. Critics argue the proposed new laws could see homeless people punished for "excessive smells".

April 02, 2024
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