Arrests for vagrancy-related offences were found to be discriminatory since they target individuals because of their economic status. PHOTO | FILE | NMG
The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights wants Africa to repeal laws which criminalise the status of individuals as being poor, homeless as opposed to reprehensible acts.
The laws referred to generally as “Vagrancy Laws” are not compatible with the Charter on the rights of children, women and citizens.
