This petition was submitted during the 2017-2019 parliament
Rejected petition Stop Windsor/Maidenhead Council from issuing £100 fine for rough sleepers.
Firstly, how are the homeless going to pay the fine? They’re not. Resulting in them returning to court and being charged court fees and a victim surcharge, more money which they won’t be able to pay.
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Windsor council set to fine homeless people sleeping rough before royal wedding - The Independent
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