A/HRC/13/20 persons carrying out the eviction to be properly identified; (f) evictions not to take place in particularly bad weather or at night unless the affected persons consent otherwise; (g) provision of legal remedies; and (h) provision, where possible, of legal aid to persons who are in need of it to seek redress from the courts.48 Even when evictions are justified and practiced according to the appropriate procedural protections, they should not result in individuals being rendered homeless, and the State must take all appropriate measures, to the maximum of its available resources, to ensure that adequate alternative housing, resettlement or access to productive land is available.49 B. Right to participate in decision-making and local communities 34. In the context of mega-events, the right to participation and information of local communities becomes paramount. The events involve and affect the population residing in the host city, particularly those living in redevelopment areas and game sites. Public housing strategies should “reflect extensive genuine consultation with, and participation by, all of those affected.”50 Furthermore, prior to any evictions, all feasible alternatives must be explored in consultation with the affected persons, with a view to avoiding the need to use force.51 Information concerning the alternative purpose for which the land or housing is to be used is also required, as is genuine consideration of the alternatives proposed by the affected population. 35. In keeping with the basic principles and guidelines on development-based evictions and displacement, development processes and urban planning should fulfil the following requirements: (a) appropriate notice given to all potentially affected persons that eviction is being considered and that there will be public hearings on the proposed plans and alternatives; (b) effective dissemination by the authorities of relevant information given in advance, including land records and proposed comprehensive resettlement plans specifically addressing efforts to protect vulnerable groups; (c) a reasonable time period for public review of, comment on, and/or objection to the proposed plan; (d) opportunities and efforts to facilitate the provision of legal, technical and other advice to affected persons about their rights and options; and (e) the holding of public hearings providing affected persons and their advocates with an opportunity to challenge the eviction decision and/or to present alternative proposals and to articulate their demands and development priorities (E/CN.4/2006/41, appendix, para. 37). V. Procedures and regulations of the Olympic Games and the Football World Cup and their relationship with the right to adequate housing 36. As the two major sporting events in the world, the Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup have the power to influence and set examples for other events, whether related to sports, culture or other fields. This analysis would also apply to other major events. 37. Although the Olympic Games and the World Cup are commensurable in terms of dimension and public attraction, it should be noted that the Olympic Games are staged in one city, while the World Cup involves multiple cities in one or even several countries. 48 49 50 51 12 General comment No. 7, op. cit., para. 15. Ibid. General comment No. 4, op. cit., para. 12. General comment No.7, op. cit., para. 13.