The Dilemma — Public space has never been such a contested issue. As the economy fails and governments flounder, stories of occupations, protests and riots have dominated the news. But for millions of Romani Gypsies and Irish Travellers around the world, occupying open space is a way of life. The forced eviction of the illegal UK Dale Farm site may have grabbed headlines in recent months, but the Traveller's dilemma is an ongoing global problem. When a community’s culture clashes with their legal rights, who should compromise?
Written by: Shelley Jones
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