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Address the relevance of current legislation in its relation to the problems of homelessness.
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This essay tries to address the relevance of current legislation in its relation to the problems of homelessness. First, a brief synopsis of some of the historical and current, relevant legislation is described; parts of that legislation are discussed in relation to homelessness; and finally some of the weaknesses are discussed. It is clear that homelessness and housing problems are not a new phenomenon. To chart the history of homelessness problems the easiest starting point is the Middle Ages. Religious foundations were the staple environments to assist the homeless of that period until King Henry VIII abolished this help. It was considered to be a religious duty for all Christians to undertake the seven corporal works of mercy. 1 After the establishment of the Church of England, many of the old values and moral expectations disappeared so it became necessary to regulate the relief of poverty by law. It was...
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