Law on unauthorised encampments puts police in difficult position

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Law on unauthorised encampments 'puts police in difficult position'

NPCC lead says police are not seeking any additional legislation to deal with issue.

DCC Janette McCormick

Date - 20th May 2021
By - Police Oracle

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New legislation which would give police more powers to tackle unauthorised encampments which interfere with the ability to use land would put officers in a “very difficult position” according to the NPCC lead on Gypsies, Roma and...

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