Vagrancy Act to be repealed in England and Wales within a year
The Government has confirmed it will repeal the Vagrancy Act 1824 by Spring 2026, formally removing legislation that criminalised rough sleeping in England and Wales for over two centuries.
Spring statement preview: Rachel Reeves prepares to swing the axe
Individuals and organisations longing for a positive outcome have their head in the clouds, according to Kathleen Brooks of XTB, instead we should expect enormous public spending cuts.
