Travellers will face jail if they return to illegal sites within a year of being evicted as Home Office blitzes encampments that 'cause misery'
Travellers could face jail or fines of up to £2,000 if they return to illegal sites within a year of being evicted under new legislation
Government says Police Powers and Protection Bill will help get rid of illegal encampments that 'cause misery'
At present, councils can only move people on to sites within their own areas, and travellers are only fined if they return within three months