| answer text |
<p>The new Immigration Rule which makes provision for the refusal or cancellation
of permission to stay in the UK on the basis of rough sleeping, will be used sparingly
and only where individuals have refused support offers such as accommodation and are
engaged in persistent anti-social behaviour.</p><p>A person is expected to leave the
UK if their leave is cancelled or refused. If they do not choose to leave voluntarily
the Home Office may enforce their removal. They will not be subject to deportation
action which is reserved for foreign national offenders with serious and persistent
criminality as well as for reasons of national security.</p><p>The new rule will not
be used until guidance for decision-makers has been published.</p><p>The Home Office
and the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government are working together
to encourage local authorities and approved charities to resolve the immigration status
of eligible rough sleepers and unlock access to any benefits and entitlements that
rough sleepers may be eligible for.</p>
|
|
