Homelessness

02
Jul
The Vagrancy Act Falls, Awaab's Law Bites, and Cuckooing Gets Its Own Offence

The Vagrancy Act Falls, Awaab's Law Bites, and Cuckooing Gets Its Own Offence

Rough sleeping is decriminalised as the Vagrancy Act is repealed; the Ombudsman confirms Awaab's Law enforcement is now live; and the Crime and Policing Act 2026 delivers a new cuckooing offence. Plus RRA 2025 supported-accommodation analysis and a zero-rate VAT consultation.
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