 In June 2008 the ASS was subject to controversy when "The Daily Mail" reported on the "Squatters Handbook".Eric Pickles, Conservative MP for Brentwood and Ongar, criticised councils for publishing the "Squatters Handbook" and the ASS contact details on council websites.He said “Homeowners will be horrified that town halls are giving squatters the green light to break into law-abiding citizens’ homes ...