Instead of addressing the causes of homelessness,local authorities are using public space protection orders to displace, fine and punish the vulnerableA week ago, or a case involving a homeless man called Ashley Hackett was thrown out of court in Brighton. He had been arrested by a plain-clothes police officer for asking a passer-by for 10p,an episode that triggered reports approximately Sussex police arresting 60 people on similar grounds in 2015 alone. Related: A night on the streets: Britain’s homeless crisis – live Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com