Guidance

Commencement of offence of squatting in a residential building

Guidance for criminal justice agencies on the new offence of squatting in a residential building.

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Commencement of offence of squatting in a residential building

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This circular includes guidance for criminal justice agencies on the new offence of squatting in a residential building and sets out the Government’s plans for commencement.

Published 22 August 2012