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Government Drafts Law Letting Police Relocate Rough Sleepers

5/15/2026

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The government released a draft “move-on” law letting police relocate rough sleepers for up to 24 hours.
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said it lets officers order anyone 14 or older to leave a public area for a day.
Breaching a move-on order can result in a fine or imprisonment, though the order itself is not a criminal charge.
Parliament will debate the legislation for the first time next week.

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The government released a draft “move-on” law letting police relocate rough sleepers for up to 24 hours.
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said it lets officers order anyone 14 or older to leave a public area for a day.
Breaching a move-on order can result in a fine or imprisonment, though the order itself is not a criminal charge.
Parliament will debate the legislation for the first time next week.