Ailein

All views expressed my own opinion RT ≠ endorsement. Homeless Project Scotland National Operations Manager, Ad Lib Speaker, Student, Mentor, Gaidhlig

[Ailein @Ailein7]

Important info for all 32 local authorities in Scotland. The @hp_scotland team are ready 24 hrs, 365 days of the year. If you or someone you know is faced with homelessness call: 0️⃣8️⃣0️⃣0️⃣9️⃣9️⃣9️⃣2️⃣4️⃣7️⃣7️⃣. @hp_scotland puts compassion before commission and people before profit!

[Homeless Project Scotland 💜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @hp_scotland]

@GlasgowCC Remember our National Homeless Helpline number 08009992477 for independent help & advice if your homeless or rough sleeping we can help make sure you have your voice heard 24hrs a day 365 days a year

[Sebastian Coe @SEBdotCOEdotUK]

@LOS_Fisher @pmdfoster Call me old fashioned but making an act of charity a civil offence seems a little, erm, evil

[Law Discoveries Authority @LawDiscoveries]

The initiative by Suella Braverman to limit the provision of tents to rough sleepers is a contentious legal matter that intersects with social welfare policies and human rights. The proposed civil offence for charities could raise questions under the Human Rights Act 1998, which incorporates the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law, particularly the right to respect for private and family life (Article 8).

While the government's concern for public nuisance is understandable, the right to shelter is a basic human need recognized by various international human rights instruments, such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Article 25) and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (Article 11), to which the UK is a party.

The proposed measures could also be seen as a challenge to the principles of the 1948 Declaration of Human Rights, which the UK helped draft. It is crucial that any legislative action considers the plight of the homeless and the societal obligation to support vulnerable populations, ensuring that measures to address public nuisance do not undermine the dignity and rights of individuals.

Moreover, the effectiveness of punitive measures against charities needs careful consideration. Charities play a pivotal role in alleviating the hardships faced by the homeless, often stepping in where social safety nets fail. Penalizing these organizations could have unintended consequences, potentially exacerbating the homelessness crisis.

As the UK grapples with rising homelessness, it is imperative that any new legislation is scrutinized for its compliance with both domestic and international human rights obligations. The legal community and human rights advocates will undoubtedly be watching the development of this legislation closely.

For more legal insights and the implications of such policies on human rights, follow @LawDiscoveries.

#Homelessness #HumanRights #UKLaw

[Homeless Project Scotland 💜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @hp_scotland]

This is unacceptable why is the @scotgov and @HumzaYousaf allowing this to happen councils should be held accountable for breaching the law.
#homelessnessawareness

https://t.co/BCRhLpWuxY

[Govan Law Centre @GovanLawCentre]

Today we secured a temporary furnished flat for a homeless household who had been sleeping rough in Glasgow after presenting an emergency petition for judicial review in the Court of Session this afternoon. Great work from our legal team and Edinburgh agents @lmcdoughnut85.

[Scottish Express @ScotExpress]

A survey, carried out by the Scottish Hospitality Group, found that 67% of business owners have seen footfall drop and 63% blame LEZ and poor public transport

https://t.co/TNEHwsVhpj

[Homeless Project Scotland 💜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @hp_scotland]

Unacceptable No Accommodation tonight confirmed by @SouthLanCouncil tonight Man left to sleep on the street !!!
@scotgov

[Ailein @Ailein7]

@homebargains how do I get in contact with your head office complaints team? I am extremely disappointed with the service received today.

[Donald C MacLeod MBE @DonaldCMacleod]

Glasgow garage boss gets £100k anonymous donation to fight against LEZ - Great news! https://t.co/4l6HKRzvJc

[Ailein @Ailein7]

@hp_scotland @GovanLawCentre @GlasgowCC @GCHSCP @scotgov Amazing work @hp_scotland and @GovanLawCentre. A partnership which undoubtedly change the lives of our most vulnerable!

[Homeless Project Scotland 💜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @hp_scotland]

Enough is enough so Homeless Project Scotland is pleased to confirm that we’ve agreed a formal referral system with @GovanLawCentre to provide legal representation for vulnerable persons refused homelessness assistance in Glasgow going forward. @GlasgowCC @GCHSCP @scotgov @mikedailly
#homeless #roughsleeping #legal #peopleslifesfirst

[Steven Callaghan @sc1640184]

@hp_scotland @GlasgowCC The hate you get from @theSNP supporters is disgusting. It’s as if they don’t believe we have a horrendous homeless problem.

[Catriona Stewart @CatrionaStewart]

If you know any teenage girls and young women in Glasgow then let them know about filling in this survey on street harassment in the city - the results will be used to shape women's safety initiatives.
https://t.co/e3BeTUvGIy

[Cllr. Florence McHunt 🎗️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @CllrMcHuntSNP]

Today I officially opened our new railway extension. @theSNP have worked hard with Network Rail to ensure that the track meets the standard you expect from us.

ScotRail trains begin service tomorrow from only £119 (off-peak, single) for a 10 minute journey to the next town.

[Homeless Project Scotland 💜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @hp_scotland]

Man left to sleep on the streets of Glasgow tonight now has to bed down in a doorway with pneumonia tonight as @GCHSCP @GlasgowCC @LeaderGCC confirmed there is no accommodation in the city, this is unacceptable @scotgov @HumzaYousaf @ScotGovFM ?
#homeless #roughsleeping

[Ailein @Ailein7]

Yet a man has no option but to sleep on tarmac this morning due to there being ZERO accommodation available. A shocking indictment itself although, made worse when that man has pneumonia. @GlasgowCC how much of this £600,000 will go into homelessness services? @hp_scotland 👇

[STV News @STVNews]

Just under £600,000 worth of fines have been handed out in two months.
https://t.co/DsJCduT2np

[Ailein @Ailein7]

@GlasgowCC this is currently encumbering the walkway on Hillhead Street, west end.

[Magic Breakfast @magic_breakfast]

No child should arrive at school hungry. Agree? Add your name now >>

[Ailein @Ailein7]

New York; where healthcare costs, where 1 in every 120 people are homeless and 2.7 thousand people are violently killed each year.

Quite honesty why would we wish to align our city with statistics like this.

[Mhairi Hunter 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇺🇦 🇵🇸 @MhairiHunter]

If this comes to fruition it will be brilliant. Hope Scotgov backs it.

New York tactic could solve empty buildings blight in Glasgow city centre https://t.co/Fljced459m

[Scottish Conservatives @ScotTories]

The SNP’s mismanagement of the ferries fiasco has been a national scandal right from the start.

Six years late and 3.5 times over budget, our island communities and taxpayers have been completely let down by the SNP Government.

They should agree to a public inquiry immediately.