Petitions/Remove and ban hostile architecture from public spaces
StatusOngoing
Opened27 Apr 2026
Closes
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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We would like the government to ban hostile architecture. This could include spikes outside buildings, curved and segregated benches, 'leaning' benches or gated doorways - anything that prevents homeless people from finding comfort. We would also require existing examples to be removed.

Homeless people have reported being affected by hostile architecture. For example: - 60% reported an increase in defensive architecture that made sitting or lying down impossible. - 35% said they were unable to find a place to sleep or rest due to these measures. We believe hostile architecture should be banned because it is unfair for homeless people to endure this hostile treatment. No one deserves to be unable to access safe spaces to sleep at night.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Sarah Hall
1Sarah Hall MP
Warrington South
18
Mohammad Yasin
2Mohammad Yasin MP
Bedford
2
Charlotte Nichols
3Charlotte Nichols MP
Warrington North
2
Tahir Ali
4Tahir Ali MP
Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley
1
Peter Swallow
5Peter Swallow MP
Bracknell
1
Carla Denyer
6Carla Denyer MP
Bristol Central
1
Nigel Farage
7Nigel Farage MP
Clacton
1
Baggy Shanker
8Baggy Shanker MP
Derby South
1
Danny Kruger
9Danny Kruger MP
East Wiltshire
1
Justin Madders
10Justin Madders MP
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough
1