Petition · Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Remove and ban hostile architecture from public spaces
Open for signatures
54 signatures
What the petition asks
We would like the government to ban hostile architecture. This could include spikes outside buildings, curved and segregated benches, 'leaning' benches or gated doorways - anything that prevents homeless people from finding comfort. We would also require existing examples to be removed.
Homeless people have reported being affected by hostile architecture. For example:
- 60% reported an increase in defensive architecture that made sitting or lying down impossible.
- 35% said they were unable to find a place to sleep or rest due to these measures.
We believe hostile architecture should be banned because it is unfair for homeless people to endure this hostile treatment. No one deserves to be unable to access safe spaces to sleep at night.
- 60% reported an increase in defensive architecture that made sitting or lying down impossible.
- 35% said they were unable to find a place to sleep or rest due to these measures.
We believe hostile architecture should be banned because it is unfair for homeless people to endure this hostile treatment. No one deserves to be unable to access safe spaces to sleep at night.
Timeline
| 27 Apr 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
54
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened
27 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.