Criminalisation of homelessness in Belgium, Pro bono report

There are no laws in Belgium that directly criminalise the fact of being homeless.  Belgian national laws and the regulations of certain municipalities do however include provisions that may have an impact on the daily life of homeless people.  Generally, the activities of homeless people (e.g. sleeping rough, silent begging) will not result in a penalty.  Some specific activities, such as aggressive begging or disturbing public order (e.g. through public nuisance, drinking, night noise and vandalism) may however be penalised.

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