Human Rights and Compulsory Purchase Orders

This text examines the compatibility of Compulsory purchase orders(eminent domains) with human rights. By focusing on the compatibility of CPOs with the human rights of residents, tenants, homeowners or other parties with proprietary interests in the land. Suggesting proposals for reform and analysis of the nexus of CPOS with the impact on residents’ human rights. Analysing fundamental life indicator areas, like employment, finances, culture, health and the disproportionate impact on racial minorities. Which further entails an imperative assessment of the applicable statutory compensation as to whether it is fair, just and equitable. And consideration as to whether the associated legal remedies are practically or meaningfully enforceable. Concluding with proposals for reform.