Promoting Equality & Social Justice in Housing in Wales
Back the Bill

Back the Bill

Housing is in crisis in Wales. Domestic and world events have exacerbated longer-term issues on the availability of quality, affordable homes of all types of tenures. With record numbers in temporary accommodation and a huge waiting list for social housing, we are experiencing a perfect storm in Wales.

We believe the right to adequate housing is the long-term, joined up and sustainable solution to these challenges.

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About this pledge

Formed in 2018 after the Grenfell disaster and in response to a worsening housing crisis, Back the Bill is a coalition between Tai Pawb, the Chartered Institute of Housing Cymru, and Shelter Cymru campaigning to introduce the right to adequate housing to Wales. To date, we have garnered support from housing and charity leaders, academics, policy experts, and politicians across the political spectrum.

The United Nations considers adequate housing a fundamental human right and part of having a decent standard of living.

We have made progress towards the realisation to the Right To Adequate Housing since 2018. However, proposals so far have fallen short of hard-wiring a legal commitment to providing housing as a human right.

We are excited about the possibilities of legislating on a Right To Adeqaute Housing in the near future, with cross-party support in the Senedd. Please keep an eye out for Back the Bill colaition updates to learn more about Right To Adequate Housing and progress on the campaign.

Show your commitment to equality by signing the pledge.

We ask you to join us in calling for housing to be recognised as a fundamental right in Wales by filling the linked form to become a signatory to the Right To Adequate Housing.

Current signatories

Ruth Power
CEO, Shelter Cymru
Mark Isherwood MS
On behalf of the Welsh Conservatives
Jane Dodds MS
On behalf of the Welsh Liberal Democrats
Karen Courts
CEO, Merthyr Tydfil Housing Assoc.
Joanne Oak
CEO, Valleys to Coast
John Griffiths MS
Labour MS for Newport East
And over 400 more.

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Read the latest about this pledge

Video: Watch former Director of Shelter Cymru John Puzey speaking to Future Generations Commissioner Sophie Howe about the Back the Bill campaign and why it is crucial that a right to adequate housing be enshrined into Welsh Law

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