Wake-up call for a giant: The EU must end discrimination against Roma
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Gypsies and Travellers have the same basic need for a safe and secure home as anyone else in our society. However, there are two major factors that distinguish Gypsies and Travellers from other communities. The first
Having Somewhere to Live: An Introduction to the Issues Read More »
Stopping places are called sites. Therefore, a site is a piece of land where a group of Gypsies or Travellers stop for either short or long periods of time. There are two different types of sites,
Having Somewhere to Live: Language Read More »
In the most recent government figures (2015), 20,123 caravans were counted by local authorities in England. Of those, 2,671 were camped in an unauthorised manner. This would indicate that many Gypsies and Travellers have nowhere legal
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An Irish Traveller woman approached us to help with finding her accommodation in a different area of the country. She was placed on site waiting lists but in the meantime her circumstances meant she needed to
Having Somewhere to Live: A case study Read More »
Legally correct, 2014 Under the Housing Act 1996, a Gypsy or Traveller is homeless if s/he does not have a lawful place to put his or her caravan or living vehicle (1). If a homeless person