§ Mr. David AtkinsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what guidance he gives local authorities on the requirements of the Human Rights Act 1998 in applications for and enforcement of possession orders to evict travellers from unauthorised occupation of public parks and open spaces. [34897]
§ Ms KeebleNo specific guidance has been given to local authorities on the requirements of the Human Rights Act in relation to applications for and enforcement of possession orders to evict travellers from unauthorised occupation of public parks and open spaces.
However, local authorities as public bodies are subject to the Human Rights Act and need to weigh this as a consideration in reaching decisions about possession order actions.