Ministry of Justice and Courts Partially Accept Human Rights Commission's Recommendation to Establish Regulations Protecting Human Rights of Residents Subject to Forced Eviction and Demolition

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-ju] The National Human Rights Commission announced on the 3rd that the Ministry of Justice and the Court Administration Office have only partially accepted the recommendation to establish regulations protecting the human rights of residents during forced evictions and demolitions.

The Human Rights Commission disclosed the implementation plans in response to the recommendation submitted by the Ministry of Justice and the Court Administration Office, stating, "While the prior notification procedure for forced evictions was accepted, it is difficult to consider that the recommendations regarding the presence of public officials during evictions and the prohibition of evictions in severe weather conditions have been accepted."

In December of last year, the Human Rights Commission recommended to the Minister of Justice and the Chief of the Court Administration Office to amend the Civil Execution Act to establish ▲ prior notification procedures for forced evictions ▲ the presence of public officials at eviction sites to monitor human rights violations ▲ regulations prohibiting eviction enforcement during winter and severe weather, in order to protect residents' human rights during forced evictions and demolitions caused by redevelopment and reconstruction projects.

In response, the Ministry of Justice and the Court Administration Office stated that a similar bill to partially amend the Civil Execution Act (led by Assemblyman Jo Eung-cheon) is pending in the National Assembly, and they have submitted positive opinions on this bill to the National Assembly.

Regarding the establishment of regulations for public officials to be present and monitor human rights violations, the Ministry of Justice replied, "It is more efficient to amend related regulations through individual laws under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, such as the 'Act on Maintenance and Improvement of Urban Areas and Residential Environments.'" The Court Administration Office stated, "The opinions of administrative agencies, enforcement bodies, and other related organizations must be sufficiently reflected."

Both institutions rejected the recommendation to prohibit forced evictions during winter and severe weather, citing reasons such as "agreeing with the intent but considering it an excessive restriction that could lead to adverse effects such as forced attempts of eviction before winter."

The Human Rights Commission stated, "We have confirmed that all recommended institutions agree with the intent of the prohibition of evictions during severe weather, and we expect more advanced discussions to be possible in the future," adding, "We hope for prompt discussions and legislation in the National Assembly."

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