I was homeless. Tackling rough sleeping requires a system overhaul – decriminalisation is just the start

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Homelessness prevention must go beyond housing targets and crisis responses. Pic: Nathan Dumlao/Unsplash

The government’s announcement that it will scrap a 200-year-old law that criminalises rough sleeping has been welcomed by homelessness charities and campaigners alike. Repealing the draconian 1824 Vagrancy Act marks a clear departure from an outdated …