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Vagrancy Act 1824

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 13 January 2025UIN 21612

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to introduce replacement legislation for the Vagrancy Act 1824.

Answered by Rushanara Ali

The Government views the Vagrancy Act as antiquated and no longer fit for purpose. No one should be criminalised for simply sleeping rough on the streets.

We will carefully consider the Vagrancy Act and other relevant legislation in developing our new cross-government homelessness strategy.

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