Proposals to criminalise squatting could increase homelessness and put pressure on the police and council housing departments, the government’s impact assessment of its policy has said. The paper, which assesses the effect of the plans on various groups, said the proposals could further damage the health of people already suffering from mental health problems and drug addiction. The government is making the plans in response to complaints from MPs, businesses and members of the public about squatting and several high profile cases reported in the media. The Ministry of Justice said criminalising squatting would send the message that “squatting is wrong”. Download the paper from the Ministry of Justice website.
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