For other cities, however, begging is a much more recent, if growing, phenomenon – and often a controversial one. Nigeria's crackdown on begging raises fears over human rights violations Read moreSome cities focus on dissuading people from giving money to those who beg. The prevailing wisdom: if you want to help, you’re better doing it by giving money to a relevant charity. Photograph: Advertising Standards Authority/PAIn some cities, the “battle against begging” is being taken to forcible extremes. Photograph: AlamySome cities, including Liverpool and Wellington, have abandoned plans to ban begging directly, concluding that there is little evidence of it working.

Source: The Guardian November 29, 2016 10:41 UTC