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CURRENT HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES IN HOMELESSNESS AND THE ALLOCATION OF SOCIAL HOUSING Paper for the JUSTICE Human Rights Law Conference 2017 Breakout session on housing and homelessness Connor Johnston Introduction 1 It is well established that the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) does not provide a right to a home
Does the UK protect people’s Human Rights in social housing?
The United Kingdom is legally bound by this treaty. Protecting people’s human rights in housing is therefore important in its own right. Foreword If you work in social housing, this guide is for you.
What are the human rights at home?
Human rights at home: Guidance for social housing providers 28 for the home and a breach of the Article 14 (see Chapter 4) right to non- discrimination in the enjoyment of the Article 8 right, unless a social housing provider can show that it was proportionate to apply the provision in individual cases.
What is the importance of human rights in social housing?
Human rights have special significance in relation to social housing. Quality of housing can have a huge impact on wellbeing. Inadequate housing increases the risk of severe ill health and disability; it can also lead to poor mental health, lower educational attainment, unemployment and poverty.
Do social housing providers comply with the Human Rights Act?
Some social housing providers are also required by law to comply with the HRA. Therefore, it is important for legal reasons that your organisation’s policies and practices, and the way in which it delivers its services, respect human rights.
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