This course is aimed at public bodies working in the social housing sector. This could be those working for a local authority in their housing department, social housing associations, or social housing landlords.

We have a separate course for people working in third-sector charities and organisations who support people accessing social housing

This is not open to individuals paying for themselves. Bookings must be made by the organisation who can put forward up to 10 suitable candidate(s) – this is because we believe that to achieve meaningful practice change there needs to be a commitment to a human rights-based approach from the wider organisation.

This course aims to enhance the knowledge and confidence of public bodies working in the administration and provision of social housing to uphold their legal duties under the Human Rights Act and build a culture of respect for human rights in their service. The ultimate aim of this programme is to ensure that social housing tenants have their human rights respected, protected, and fulfilled.

Over three workshops, participants will:

• Learn about the Human Rights Act, the legal duties it puts on public officials, and how it works alongside social housing legislation.
• Apply key human rights in the provision of social housing, with an exploration of how difficult situations can be navigated by balancing rights.
• Adopt new practical frameworks into the application of policies and processes to guide rights-respecting decision-making across their organisations.

Participants will receive a certificate on completion of this 3-part programme - attendance at all three workshops is required to qualify for this.

BIHR’s expertise is in the Human Rights Act and how it applies in practice, including alongside other relevant legislation.