Government plans crackdown on illegal Traveller sites

Ministers to consider tougher laws and powers to tackle unauthorised camps

Caravan, Travellers

The Government will today outline plans to toughen up laws against unauthorised Traveller camps in a bid to address fears over antisocial behaviour.

Housing Minister Dominic Raab will initiate a government review of the laws dealing with the growing number of unauthorised caravan sites in the UK, including a consultation on whether police and council officials have enough enforcement powers over travelling communities.

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