Petition · past parliament
Campaign to shelter the homeless during any night reaching sub-zero temperatures
Closed
138 signatures
What the petition asks
There is currently no legal protection for the homeless during severe weather - the provision of shelter (SWEP) is not a statutory duty even when conditions are life threatening
Make it a legal obligation for local authorities to provide shelter to all rough sleepers during severe weather.
Make it a legal obligation for local authorities to provide shelter to all rough sleepers during severe weather.
https://www.homeless.org.uk/our-work/resources/guidance-on-severe-weather-emergency-protocol-swep-and-extended-weather-provision
Timeline
| 7 Mar 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 Sep 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
138
Status
Closed
Opened
7 Mar 2018
Closed
7 Sep 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.