Katie Isabelle, from Bristol, feels worse turning down a charity’s request for donation. With a homeless person one “does not know the circumstances” of why they are begging. She suggests charities have more of a right to approach others on the street.
Lee Devine, who was personally approached by Gheorge, describes her as “harmless”, instead deeming charities “too forceful”. He believes charities should be banned from approaching people.
Theresa Dempsey believes “it’s all just the same- they’re both irritating”.
Judith Woodman assures that ASBO’s are issued as a last resort after offering the support a homeless individual needs. Gheorge has been described as a “prolific beggar”, who has been previously banned from Bristol and is now reported as begging in Swansea.
Action against homeless woman causes debate on rights
Public reactions to a homeless woman receiving an ASBO in Cardiff have sparked debate on whether charities should be criticised more than the homeless for their actions.
Deputy Cardiff Council leader Judith Woodman told WalesOnline that people had the right to “go about their business’” without “being harassed”, the offence attributed to Agripina Gheorge, resulting in her ASBO.
However, shoppers on the high street do not necessarily differentiate between the ‘harassment’ of beggars and the encroachment of charity workers. Many shoppers suggest it does not depend on whether it is a charity worker or homeless person but their approach.
Pauline French, from Cardiff, states if they have similar interests and approaches “they both should be banned”.
Katie Isabelle, from Bristol, feels worse turning down a charity’s request for donation. With a homeless person one “does not know the circumstances” of why they are begging. She suggests charities have more of a right to approach others on the street.
Lee Devine, who was personally approached by Gheorge, describes her as “harmless”, instead deeming charities “too forceful”. He believes charities should be banned from approaching people.
Theresa Dempsey believes “it’s all just the same- they’re both irritating”.
Judith Woodman assures that ASBO’s are issued as a last resort after offering the support a homeless individual needs. Gheorge has been described as a “prolific beggar”, who has been previously banned from Bristol and is now reported as begging in Swansea.