Photo: RNZ / Leigh Marama McLachlanThe Human Rights Commission says the government-funded emergency and transitional housing system has potentially breached human rights. Blackwood said some people had reported to the Commission that "living in emergency accommodation felt worse than jail" and that instead of feeling protected by security guards, they felt "constantly watched and surveilled" by guards asserting power. Blackwood was concerned there was currently no obvious complaints resolution process for emergency and transitional housing users, and "this creates a serious disadvantage". She is pleased the Human Rights Commission is scrutinising the system. The Human Rights Commission still wants to hear from current or former clients of emergency and transitional housing for its housing inquiry.

Source: Stuff October 02, 2022 23:38 UTC