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Tories face legal challenge over new rule targeting rough sleepers for deportation
Homelessness
THE government could face legal action over a new rule that will see non-British citizens deported for being homeless.
Campaigners argue that the rule, which came into force today, effectively “criminalises migrant destitution.”
Under the changes, rough sleeping will be considered a basis for refusal or cancellation of someone’s stay in Britain.
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