Spotlight: UK charities call on legislation to help rough sleepers during pandemic

LONDON, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- As the British economy continues to take a hit from the impact of coronavirus, charities focused on homelessness and rough sleeping are urging the government to consider permanent laws to help people stay off the streets.

In an exclusive interview with Xinhua, Ruth Jacobs, senior policy officer of organisation Crisis UK, said that emergency accommodation for those in need should be law.