Squatting in England and Wales
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squatting-in-england-and-wales-173-1741433
title:
Squatting in England and Wales
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In England and Wales, squatting – taking possession of land or an empty house the squatter does not own – is a criminal or civil offence, depending on circumstances. People squat for a variety of reasons which include needing a home, protest, poverty, and recreation. Many squats are residential; some are also opened as social centres. Land may be occupied by New Age travellers or treesitters. There have been waves of squatting through British history. The BBC states that squatting was "a big iss
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Occupation of unused land or derelict buildings in England and Wales
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squatting_in_England_and_Wales
date created:
2011-05-24T12:46:57Z
date modified:
2024-09-02T05:27:10Z
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