Posted 4/2/2024, 10:58:00 AM
UK minister opposes criminalizing homelessness, sparking rebellion over controversial crime bill
- Rough sleepers should not be arrested just for smelling, says UK cabinet minister Gillian Keegan
- Keegan disagrees with view of former home secretary Suella Braverman that rough sleeping is a "lifestyle choice"
- UK government's crime bill would allow police to fine or move on rough sleepers causing a "nuisance"
- Over 40 Conservative MPs expected to rebel against parts of bill that could criminalize homelessness
- Business minister Kevin Hollinrake refused to say if he supports plans to fine and imprison rough sleepers