To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her Department's consultation on unauthorised encampments, what steps she plans to take to protect the (a) rights of Gypsies and Travellers and (b) nomadic way of life as part of that review.
Answered on
1 March 2021
The Government recognises the rights of Gypsy, Roma and Travellers, including the right to a nomadic way of life. We also recognise the rights of settled communities and we are clear that we will not tolerate law-breaking. Any measures introduced to tackle unauthorised encampments will be undertaken with due regard to equality and human rights.
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Home Office