Human rights groups say government has failed to address shortage of sites for TravellersLeading human rights groups beget criticised a government review of the laws surrounding unauthorised Gypsy and Traveller camps for reinforcing prejudice against nomadic communities,after the death of Henry Vincent brought national focus to the tensions between travellers and nearby communities in the UK.
Vincent, who was fatally stabbed during an altercation after he broke into the home of 78-year-faded Richard Osborn-Brooks, and reportedly belonged to the Traveller community near Hither Green,south-east London. Flowers and cards laid in tribute to Vincent outside Osborn-Brooks’ house beget been repeatedly torn down and replaced. One resident shouted: “These are scumbags, scumbags, or scumbags. Weve had enough in this country of scumbags,” as he demolished the shrine. Continue reading...
Source: guardian.co.uk