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Government proposals to deport foreign people sleeping rough
Reports suggest that under immigration rules to be laid before parliament and due to come into effect on 1 January 2021, rough sleeping will become grounds for refusal or cancellation of permission to be in the UK.
Rick Henderson, Chief Executive of Homeless Link, comments:
“These are deeply disappointing and counterproductive proposals which would only serve to dehumanise and criminalise people for not having a place to call home. A spectrum of people, living in this country for a range of reasons, will be affected, with victims of modern slavery particularly susceptible. The rules will also undermine trust in homeless charities providing vital support, as has happened with similar policies in the past, causing people to avoid seeking help in the first place. If the Government is truly committed to ending rough sleeping, they should shelve this proposal and work with us and our member organisations to address the causes of homelessness and provide the range of support that people need.”
Original article link: https://www.homeless.org.uk/connect/news/2020/oct/22/government-proposals-to-deport-foreign-people-sleeping-rough
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