UKNoticeOfficial ✓June 27, 2026· GOV.UK
Rough sleeping no longer a crime as Vagrancy Act repealed
What happened
The government will repeal the Vagrancy Act on Monday 29 June 2026. This action ends nearly two centuries of legislation that has criminalized rough sleeping and begging.
Why it matters
This repeal means that rough sleeping and begging will no longer be considered criminal offenses under the Vagrancy Act, changing how these activities are legally addressed.
Who it affects
- ›People who are rough sleeping
- ›People who are begging
- ›The government
Receipts
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