I wish to share my concerns, which are those the hon. Lady has mentioned. The Bill introduces a wide definition of “nuisance rough sleeping” that is incredibly concerning to me, because it will criminalise people who are rough sleeping. In practice, it will result in worse criminalisation of people sleeping rough than under the draconian Vagrancy Act. Will the Home Secretary and Government Members give any assurance and clarity about the intentions?
Criminal Justice Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Paula Barker
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 28 November 2023.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Criminal Justice Bill.
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