UK Housing Policy: Retalitory Evictions
Debbie Crew receives a Shiela McKechnie Foundation Award at Downing Street.
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Links: THE SHEILA MCKECHNIE FOUNDATIONhttp://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/tenants_dilema_-_document.pdf http://edmi.parliament.uk/EDMi/EDMDetails.aspx?EDMID=34884&SESSION=891 http://www.sheilamckechnie.org.uk/showBlog.php DEBBIE CREW - 16 September 2008My working days are whizzing by at such speed, I barely have time to catch breath. The thing about campaign work (its main attraction, in my opinon ) is no two minutes are the same. I am extremely fortunate to have such an interesting job that continues to stretch my imagination and experience. The retaliatory evcition campaign suffered a set back recently when the Law Commission decided not to make any recommendations regarding the concept of retaliatory eviction although their reasons for reaching this conclusion, I find baffling! Reasons stated include the fact tenants do not often exercise their legal rights through court proceedings, the difficulty in gaining evidence, and the view that retaliatory eviction does not fit within the smart regulatory approach that they are advocating. At the risk of sounding like a broken record if this is the case why do the laws we recomend work well in other countries and not here in the UK? All eyes will now be on the Julie Rugg review on the Private rented Sector due to be released on the 23rd October. Thankfully we currently has the support of 100 MPs who have signed the EDM and the growing public support will ensure this issue will not go away. . One of my favourite TV shows at the moment is the Secret Millionaire where a millionaire goes undercover to find charities that need financial help. My current role involves meeting the most extraordinary people, working for charities that make a huge difference, mostly with little resources. Having worked for a small charity, I can relate to hand to mouth survival and the need to creatively make the most from every opportunity available. I only wish I was a millionaire, because I know of so many amazing charities, who I would gladly write out a large cheque for, without a blink of an eye. One such local group is the team of young people who produce the magazine Youth Live www.youthlive.co.uk The publication is written by young people for young people and I have to tell you it is a refreshing read. I am currently working with them on many ideas such as; reaching young males who fail to seek help when they need it most and challenging the media who continue to give young people such a negative press. Why do they do this, can they not see this is counterproductive and is not helpful? Fair Use NoticeThis site contains copyrighted material the use of which has not alwaysbeen specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making suchmaterial available in our efforts to advance understanding ofenvironmental, political, human rights, economic, democracy, scientific,and social justice issues, etc. We believe this constitutes a 'fair use'of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the USCopyright Law. In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, thematerial on this site is distributed without profit to those who haveexpressed a prior interest in receiving the included information forresearch and educational purposes. For more information go to:http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/107.shtml. If you wish to usecopyrighted material from this site for purposes of your own that gobeyond 'fair use', you must obtain permission from the copyright owner. hrtvsh distributes Human Rights Videos and works to assist individuals, organisations and community groups. Human Rights TV is produced by hrtvsh Ltd and produces human rights oral testimonies as a prime source for educational puproses.Human Rights TV is not a business. it is a social responsibility. Human Rights TV empowering the voice seldom heard.The views expressed by artists, musicians and contributors on Human Rights TV do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of the management and staff of Human Rights TV or hrtvsh. Views and opinions expressed on other sites which may link to Human Rights TV or be linked to by Human Rights TV are not the responsibility or liability of Human Rights TV or hrtvsh. Human Rights TV and hrtvsh are not responsible for the content of external internet sites.
