Vagrancy is going to be declared legal by next year. A repeal of the Vagrancy Act 1824 paves the way for fairer treatment of homeless people.
It also means greater understanding will guide care given.
It’s a hot button issue for many of the social justice campaigners who see the injustices homeless people face everyday.
Lord Bird in particular has championed homeless rights and fronted many causes. He’s the founder of The Big Issue magazine.
