Criminalisation
Belgium decriminalized vagabondage and begging in 1993. Activities associated with homelessness, such as sleeping rough, aggressive begging or other “nuisances” are currently the object of penalizing legislation, yet these laws may not deprive individuals of their personal liberty.
Partner(s)
Nicolas Bernard,
Faculté Universitaire Saint Louis, Brussels
Tel: +32 (0)22 11 78 44
Website: http://www.fusl.ac.be/sl/100019.html