Petition · past parliament
Do not restrict the use of tents by homeless people
Closed
175 signatures
What the petition asks
The usage of tents is not a lifestyle choice. It is an alternative for safety, including for when people are refused statutory care.
When someone is forced to sleep rough they should be allowed to do it with privacy and dignity.
We are seeing a large rise in rough sleepers as a result of the cost of living crisis.
By restricting the use of tents the Government would be forcing people to sleep in worse conditions, potentially damaging their physical and mental health.
We believe that if it restricts the use of tents the Government will not see a resolution but higher exposure of rough sleepers on the streets.
We are seeing a large rise in rough sleepers as a result of the cost of living crisis.
By restricting the use of tents the Government would be forcing people to sleep in worse conditions, potentially damaging their physical and mental health.
We believe that if it restricts the use of tents the Government will not see a resolution but higher exposure of rough sleepers on the streets.
Timeline
| 15 Nov 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 15 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
175
Status
Closed
Opened
15 Nov 2023
Closed
15 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.