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<p>The Government is concerned about the cost and disruption that can be caused by
unauthorised encampments. In August 2013, we sent all council leaders in England updated
guidance <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dealing-with-illegal-and-unauthorised-encampments-a-summary-of-available-powers"
target="_blank">(https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dealing-with-illegal-and-unauthorised-encampments-a-summary-of-available-powers</a>)
reminding them to act swiftly and setting out the strong powers councils and landowners
have to deal with illegal and unauthorised encampments, including the use of pre-emptive
injunctions. There are concerns about reports that, at times, the police and local
authorities, have not been willing to use powers available to them. The Department
will therefore be looking to have discussions with Ministerial colleagues to look
at what more we can do to help councils and the police deal effectively with unauthorised
encampments.</p>
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