The number of councils that have obtained the power to
issue £100 fines for rough sleeping, begging and “loitering” in England and
Wales has increased. Local authorities have been accused of trying to “airbrush
their streets” and “ban homelessness” after analysis by the Guardian found at
least 60 councils with public spaces protection orders (PSPOs), up from 54 last
year. Those who violate the orders are liable to a £100 fine which, if left unpaid,
can result in a summary conviction and a £1,000 penalty. Councils using the
orders have insisted that PSPOs are not targeted at the homeless but are
instead used to crack down on antisocial behaviour. Read more on the Guardian
website.
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/mar/07/rising-number-of-councils-issuing-fines-for-rough-sleeping
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