Promises Enhanced Eviction Practices for Mentally Ill Residents in Hong Kong's Housing Sector, Prioritizing Compassionate Removals
Hong Kong's Housing Minister Pledges More Humane Approach to Eviction Cases Involving Tenants with Mental Health Issues
In a significant move, Hong Kong's Housing Minister, Winnie Ho Wing-yin, has pledged to adopt a more humane approach to eviction cases involving tenants with mental health issues. This decision comes in the wake of the tragic deaths of a mother and her son in Tin Shui Wai, both of whom were tenants in a public rental flat and were reportedly suffering from mental illnesses.
The mother died in April, and the son, diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, took his life in July. Their eviction notice was issued by the department, a fact that has been a major focus for the minister in her efforts to improve the department's approach to eviction cases involving tenants with special needs.
To achieve this, Ho plans to appoint additional medical experts to an appeal panel. The current panel, which includes more than half members with a legal background, may also see a change in composition to include more individuals with a medical background. The panel currently also includes social workers, according to Ho.
The medical expert appointed by Ho to join the Appeals Commission is Dr. Alan Chiu. This appointment is part of Ho's commitment to ensuring a more empathetic and understanding approach to such sensitive cases.
Ho made this statement during a radio programme on Tuesday, expressing her sympathy for the family's tragic loss and her determination to prevent similar incidents in the future. She stated that the department will review and optimize its work guidelines and procedures for cases involving tenants with special needs.
The deaths of the mother and son are among the cases that the department is focusing on to improve its approach to eviction cases involving tenants with mental health issues. Ho stressed that the department's focus is on providing a more humane approach to these cases, aiming to prevent further tragedies and offer support to those in need.
This pledge follows the tragic deaths of the mother and son, and Ho's commitment to a more humane approach to eviction cases involving tenants with mental health issues is a step towards creating a more compassionate and understanding society.
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