The European Court of Human Rights unanimously held that there had been a violation of Article 8 (right to respect for private and family life and the home), and a violation of Article 13 (right to an effective remedy) in the case of Hirtu and others v. France (no. 24720/13).

The Press Release, issued on May 14 2020, reads:

"The case concerned the clearance of an unauthorised encampment where the applicants, who are of Roma origin, had been living for six months.

by Sonia Olea Ferreras

Cáritas Spain

by Cecilia Forrestal
Community Action Network

A woman who spent benefits on feeding her children rather than paying rent has a won a court case against the Birmingham council that declared her intentionally homeless after she fell into arrears. The case sets precedent in cases of people unable to afford rent.