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Revise legislation for rough sleepers and the elderly and vulnerable

Closed 51 signatures

What the petition asks

Introduce new measures in the housing act 2002 that give more support and protection to rough sleepers the elderly and the poor
I done a food drop with my girlfriend from goodge st up to chasing cross rd along the top of that road I met elderly gentleman in his late 50s or early 60s sleeping rough in a doorway rough with just sleeping bag I asked his name he replied Michael politely I asked why he his homeless and has no shelter he said he had lost all his identification including post office card so could no longer get help as he could no longer prove to the corporation who he was and can no longer claim benefits

Timeline

3 Dec 2015 Petition opened for signatures
3 Jun 2016 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 51
Status Closed
Opened 3 Dec 2015
Closed 3 Jun 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.