Unauthorised Encampments Bill

A Bill to make it a criminal offence to demand money to vacate an unauthorised encampment; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Mr Toby PerkinsLabour (Co-op)

Parliament last updated

23 May 2019

In Plain English

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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.

Key Points

Creates a new criminal offence: demanding payment to vacate an unauthorised encampment.
Applied to unauthorised encampments on land (private or public).
Enforcement would involve police and the courts; penalties are set out in the legislation.
Sponsored by Mr Toby Perkins (Labour) and currently at the second reading in the Commons.

Progress

The bill is currently at the second reading in the Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage for detailed examination.

Who is affected?

People living in unauthorised encampmentsLandowners and occupiers of land where encampments occur (private and public land)Local authorities and housing/land-management bodiesPolice and other enforcement agenciesLocal communities and residents near encampments

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

22 May 2019

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

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Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Unauthorised Encampments

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.