Criminal Justice
Room to Roam: England’s Irish Travellers by Action Group for Irish Youth
Irish Travellers are an indigenous minority in Ireland, north and south, who have a long history both of emigration to Britain, and of moving between Britain and Ireland. The research project Room to Roam: EnglandÂ’s Irish
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Homelessness
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
The Human Rights Act 1998 and its impact on Gypsies and Travellers
Historical Background Following the horrors of the Second World War, The European Convention on Human Rights was launched on the 3th of September 1953. The Convention was signed up to by many European nations, including the
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Historical Laws affecting Gypsies and Travellers
A Brief Historical Overview The historical relationship between Gypsies and Travellers and the state in England, dates back to 1530 with the passing of the Egyptians Act. This law was aimed at ridding the country of
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