The Law on Homelessness

Published in response to the Housing Act of 1996, this text provides guidance on the provisions regarding homelessness in this Act, as well as considering the wide range of peripheral law that affects homeless people.

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The Law on Homelessness is published in response to the Housing Act 1996 and the consequent far-reaching changes to homelessness law and policy. It provides considered guidance on the provisions regarding homelessness in the new Act as well as considering the wide range of peripheral law that affects homeless people, such as the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994, adverse possession, eviction and the Vagrancy Acts. * Practical guide for all those advising homeless persons * Broad coverage of all areas of law relevant to the homeless * Analysis and full text of relevant posts of the Family Law Act 1996, the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1995 and other related statutes