A group of colleagues are urging the government to repeal the Vagrancy Act, which makes sleeping in or begging in England and Wales a crime.
The proposed change is supported by homeless charities and housing trusts, but the government says “work is underway to look into this complex issue” and currently not committed to change the law.
The Crisis charity said the Vagrancy Act “is more likely to push someone further away from vital services that keep them off the streets”.
The BBC spoke to Julie, who was moved in by police while she was fast asleep after being kicked out of her home.
Video journalist: Nick Raikes
