Homeless People Being Denied Basic Human Rights

Hundreds of homeless people living on the UK's streets are being denied basic human rights such as access to shelter, drinking water, sanitation and food, a coalition of housing and human rights groups has claimed. The UK Common Rights Project (UKCRP) says that the conditions many homeless people find themselves in are in contravention of the UN Declaration of Universal Rights. Led by Christian campaign group Housing Justice, UKCRP is developing the campaign to raise public awareness about the importance of the basic rights to shelter, food, drinking water and sanitation. An initial two working groups in Southwark and Islington representing local people will come up with innovative and practical solutions. Read more on 24dash.