Following a comprehensive 62-page analysis of the constitutionality of the Luxembourg City begging ban, the Chamber’s scientific service concludes that such a ban is likely not conform. However, only a judge, whether administrative or judicial, possesses the authority to rule on the constitutionality of the ban, the study further notes.
In addition, the scientific unit highlighted that the crackdown on begging raised a whole host of questions, especially regarding municipal powers, administrative policy management, and the provisions concerning “simple begging.” The report finally warns that if no changes are made regarding begging and potential limits on municipal decision-making freedoms, regulations could potentially become unlawful at some point.
