I have witnessed beggers from Eastern Block countries holding very small children in freezing temperatures in London streets. Where are the social services to stop this. Ps. I have seen the same beggers spending their money in nearby boutiques, so I dont think all of them are destitute and poor.
2007-12-13 06:26:11 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ London
I believe for some its a thriving business venture and they pay rent to borrow the babies from other immigrants. They float around Southall, Oxford St, Edgeware Road
2007-12-13 07:24:52 · update #1
I too can't work out why nothing is being done. Mind you, I was once on the tube when one of those beggars came on, looked closely and discovered that she was actually carrying a doll and not a child at all. I think that Social Services should have a crackdown. I don't believe that if anyone has a young child, there is an excuse to go begging.
2007-12-13 08:55:22 · answer #1 · answered by blackgrumpycat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was under the impression that begging was illegal in this country, if so then why aren't the police dealing with it either...
"While begging is not illegal in Scotland, it became a recordable offence in England on 1 December 2003 as part of measures to tackle anti-social behaviour."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/north_east/6575935.stm
2007-12-13 11:40:48 · answer #2 · answered by sarch_uk 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mine might say spare funds for alcahole and medicines because of the fact then human beings could be attentive to you're being common and are not mendacity and supply your funds :) (I dont do drugs or drink ime 13)
2016-11-03 03:50:39 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those beggars are extremely adept thieves as well, they go into restaurants, one distracts, and the other steals the bag/purses etc, particularly rife in upper street N1, my wife's mum and friend had theirs stolen on two separate occasions, they are quick, and use the child as a blind (cover), so be careful when eating out.
PS: Do not leave your bag on an empty seat, no matter how close to you it is.
2007-12-13 14:26:46 · answer #4 · answered by dann_501 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
not sure but i have notices that every big issiue seller i see in glasgow tends to be from a eastern europe country
2007-12-21 05:56:50 · answer #5 · answered by mowhokman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I must admit to being really cynical and not very sympathetic to these 'beggars'. Don't see them where I live thankfully!
2007-12-16 19:40:28 · answer #6 · answered by Ellesar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess SS can't catch up with them. Poor littles :(
2007-12-13 06:30:18 · answer #7 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats pretty shocking, poor kids :(
2007-12-13 06:35:00 · answer #8 · answered by Dan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Report it.
2007-12-13 07:47:33 · answer #9 · answered by DavinaOpines 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nooooo way...r u serious? i liv in the south west n we dont have anythin like that...thas shockin...
2007-12-13 06:30:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋