Legislation could criminalise rough sleepers if they cause a nuisance, including "excessive" smells.
  • ShimmeringKoi [comrade/them]
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    8 months ago

    This is where the Overton window is at, that "I think we shouldn't arrest the poor for being unwashed, actually" is considered the most compassionate possible response

  • Mex@feddit.uk
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    8 months ago

    Better discussion on this here. https://feddit.uk/post/9948501

  • Mex@feddit.uk
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    8 months ago

    https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/apr/02/rough-sleepers-should-not-be-arrested-just-if-they-smell-says-uk-minister Another report on it