Rejected petition Stop fining the homeless under Hackney Council’s Public Space Protection Order

Homeless people could be fined up to £1,000 for sleeping in doorways near popular tourist spots under new rules launched by Hackney council.

This is a vile and cruel criminalisation of the most vulnerable in society.

The money used to in criminal proceedings should be used to help instead.

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It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. This decision was made by Hackney Council.

If you live in Hackney, you could raise your issue with a local councillor, who represents you. You can use this page to find out who your local councillors are, and how to contact them:
https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors

You can also petition the council - you can find out more here:

http://www.hackney.gov.uk/assets/documents/E-petitions-Guidance.pdf

If you want the Government or Parliament to take action, you could ask them to change the law, so that local councils no longer have the power to issue fines in this way.

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Date submitted 7 December 2016
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