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NIHRC publishes report on destitution

The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission has published No home from home, a report in response to concern over destitution among non-UK nationals.

From the report's foreword:

No home from home: homelessness for people with no or limited access to public funds is aimed at raising awareness of the complex issues facing certain non-UK nationals and the gaps in terms of assistance available to those who become homeless and who are excluded from statutory support. Ultimately, as the report shows, the barriers exist because of the way in which UK legislation is currently designed.

Many of the recommendations are therefore aimed at the Government and, where appropriate, at the Northern Ireland Assembly and Executive. Homelessness and destitution are not the sole remit of any one of the statutory agencies investigated. However, each has a role to play to ensure that all possible avenues to support are
explored.

No home from home: homelessness for people with no or limited access to
public funds. Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission, September 2009.