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06/09/2016
Travellers Accommodation In NI To Be Investigated
The issue of Travellers accommodation in Northern Ireland is to be investigated by the Human Rights Commission.
The Commission completed a scoping exercise in June which identified significant human rights concerns on a potentially systemic level.
The Commission will publish its findings in the autumn of 2017.
Chief Commissioner Les Allamby commented: "We know that research has shown that a quarter of Travellers residing in Northern Ireland have reported their place of residence to be unhealthy or very unhealthy, and many have also concerns about safety. A lack of footpaths, public lighting, fire hydrants, play areas, plumbing, washing facilities, electricity and refuse management are just some of the issues described. A Housing Executive needs assessment has also outlined the need for appropriate accommodation for Travellers.
"The Northern Ireland Executive and other public authorities are required by human rights law to fulfill the right to adequate housing and must ensure non-discrimination. Examining these aspects in relation to Travellers accommodation will be the principal focus of the Commission’s investigation."
Fieldwork will take place throughout Northern Ireland between October and December.
(CD)
The Commission completed a scoping exercise in June which identified significant human rights concerns on a potentially systemic level.
The Commission will publish its findings in the autumn of 2017.
Chief Commissioner Les Allamby commented: "We know that research has shown that a quarter of Travellers residing in Northern Ireland have reported their place of residence to be unhealthy or very unhealthy, and many have also concerns about safety. A lack of footpaths, public lighting, fire hydrants, play areas, plumbing, washing facilities, electricity and refuse management are just some of the issues described. A Housing Executive needs assessment has also outlined the need for appropriate accommodation for Travellers.
"The Northern Ireland Executive and other public authorities are required by human rights law to fulfill the right to adequate housing and must ensure non-discrimination. Examining these aspects in relation to Travellers accommodation will be the principal focus of the Commission’s investigation."
Fieldwork will take place throughout Northern Ireland between October and December.
(CD)
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