A Bill to make it a criminal offence to demand money to vacate an unauthorised encampment; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Mr Toby PerkinsLabour (Co-op)
23 May 2019
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This Bill would create a new criminal offence of demanding payment to vacate an unauthorised encampment. It targets individuals who seek payment from people living on land without permission and would be enforced by the police and courts. The aim is to deter exploitation connected with unauthorised encampments and provide a clear legal framework for dealing with such sites.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage for detailed examination.
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