聯合國對樂生的新聞稿

This is a press release of UN. It told about the Lo-sheng sanatorium.



這是一份聯合國的新聞稿，內容是聯合國學者專家對樂生的聲明。



轉載至http://www.ohchr.org/english/bodies/chr/special/press2005.htm





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UN EXPERTS EXPRESS CONCERN OVER IMMINENT

EVICTION OF TAIWANESE RESIDENTS IN LO-SHENG

SANATORIUM



20 July 2005



Paul Hunt, the United Nations Commission on Human Rights Special Rapporteur

on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard

of physical and mental health ("the right to health", and Miloon Kothari,

Special Rapporteur on adequate housing as a component of the right to an

adequate standard of living, issued the following statement today:





The Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the

highest attainable standard of physical and mental health ("the right to

health") and the Special Rapporteur on adequate housing as a component of the

right to an adequate standard of living express their profound concern over

information received concerning the imminent eviction of residents living in

Taiwan's Lo-Sheng Sanatorium for individuals with leprosy.



Lo-Sheng Sanatorium, an area of 30-hectares, is located in Sinjhuang, Taipei

County and was originally built in 1930. The sanatorium originally served as

an isolation hospital for leprosy patients. However, in recent years the 300

residents of Lo-Sheng have benefited from a village-like, community way of

life that allows for their independence in a quiet and peaceful environment.

Many individuals without limbs have "scooters", providing them access

outdoors to enjoy the gardens surrounding the sanatorium.



The evictions were reportedly to take place on July 20, 2005 to allow for the

creation of a Mass Rapid Transit System ("MRT") by the Taipei Rapid Transit

Corporation. Residents of Lo-Sheng Sanatorium will allegedly be relocated to

the Hui-Long Hospital.



The Special Rapporteurs urge the authorities to ensure that the human rights

of people affected by leprosy are fully respected. In particular, they remind

the authorities of their obligations under international human rights law,

including the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights,

especially with regard to the right to health and the right to adequate

housing. The United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

has stated that "forced evictions are prima facie incompatible with the

provisions of the Covenant and can only be carried out under specific

circumstances".



The Special Rapporteurs urge the authorities to explore all feasible

alternatives in consultation with the residents of Lo-Sheng Sanatorium. If no

solution can be found that would allow residents to remain, legal remedies or

procedures should be provided to residents that are affected by eviction

orders, along with adequate compensation for any property affected, both

personal and real. Any evictions that are considered justified should be

carried out in strict compliance with the relevant provisions of

international human rights law and in accordance with the general principles

of reasonableness and proportionality.







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