Scottish Government

GUIDELINES FOR MANAGING UNAUTHORISED CAMPING BY GYPSIES/TRAVELLERS IN SCOTLAND

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CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Introduction
Background
Aims of the Guidance
Context - Numbers and Scale
Chapter 2 Developing a Strategy for Unauthorised Camping
Aims and Objectives
Formulating the Strategy
Elements for inclusion in the Strategy
Chapter 3 Managing Unauthorised Camping
Gypsy/Traveller Behaviour at Encampments
Police Liaison Officers
Dealing with Waste Disposal and Fly-tipping
Facilitating Access to Services
Keeping People Informed
Site Protection
Mass Gatherings
Chapter 4 Making Decisions and Taking Action
Unacceptable Encampment Locations
Welfare Enquiries
Visiting Encampments
Reaching a Decision
Preparing for Removal
Prosecution
Annexes
A Useful references
B Summary of Legislative Framework relating to unauthorised encampments
C Summary of the Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland (ACPOS) Guidelines for the management of unauthorised camping
D Interests to be involved when developing a strategy
E Example of A Code of Behaviour (Angus Council)