Rough sleepers not eligible for government support should be housed during the pandemic - new ruling made by High Court judge

By Iain Leggat
Published 12th Mar 2021, 16:17 BST
Updated 12th Mar 2021, 16:17 BST
Rough sleepers not eligible for government support should be housed during the pandemic - new ruling made by High Court judge (Photo: Shutterstock)Rough sleepers not eligible for government support should be housed during the pandemic - new ruling made by High Court judge (Photo: Shutterstock)
Rough sleepers not eligible for government support should be housed during the pandemic - new ruling made by High Court judge (Photo: Shutterstock)

Rough sleepers in England who would usually be unable to obtain housing will be eligible for emergency accommodation during the coronavirus pandemic, a High Court judge has ruled.