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<h3><a href="http://england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/eviction/eviction_of_gypsies_and_travellers" target="_blank">Eviction of Gypsies and Travellers</a></h3>
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<h3><a href="http://www.gypsy-traveller.org/evictions/" target="_blank">What to do if you are threatened with eviction</a></h3>
<p>Guide to evictions for Gypsies and Travellers, covering public land, private land, planning and the Eviction Good Practice Guide.</p>
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<h3><a href="http://www.yourrights.org.uk/yourrights/rights-of-gypsies-and-travellers/evictions-from-unauthorised-encampements/index.shtml" target="_blank">Eviction from unauthorised encampments</a></h3>
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<p>Gypsies/Travellers are entitled to help from the council if they have nowhere safe and permanent to live. This page looks at your rights. (Applies to England only).</p>
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<p>Gypsies and Travellers have different rights depending on whether they are staying on a council site, an unauthorised site, or a private site. Information on what these rights are.</p>
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<h3><a href="http://www.yourrights.org.uk/yourrights/rights-of-gypsies-and-travellers/planning-permission-for-caravan-sites/index.shtml" target="_blank">Planning permission for caravan sites</a></h3>
<p>Local authorities' and police powers to evict Gypsies and Travellers from unauthorised sites. Information about getting planning permission to set up caravan sites.</p>
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<h3><a href="http://www.yourrights.org.uk/yourrights/rights-of-gypsies-and-travellers/definitions-of-gypsy-and-traveller.html" target="_blank">Definitions of 'Gypsy' and 'Traveller'</a></h3>
<p>The term ?travelling people? is one often used in the United Kingdom. Explains the groups of people this includes.</p>
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<p>Looks at the enforcement of planning laws and the use of powers to remove Gypsies and Travellers from sites. Also includes sections on access to education and healthcare, discrimination and human rights.</p>
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<p>Your legal rights, if you rent a flat, house or bedsit. If you are a private landlord, learn about your rights and duties to your tenants.</p>
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