3.9 Legal Remedies and Legal Aid Sources Affected individuals and communities must be provided with opportunities to appeal and seek remedies against adverse decisions of government and related agencies prior to, during and subsequent to evictions, as a result of a perceived violation of any of these standards. Legal aid and similar measures to promote access to justice shall be provided to those affected and in need to seek redress. ICESCR, art. 11(1) The dissemination of adequate information on laws and policies relating to evictions must be ensured. Evictions shall not be permitted to take place while those affected are seeking legal advice or pursuing an appeal against an eviction notice or order. Basic Principles, paras. 35-36, 59 ICCPR, art. 2(3) GC VII, paras. 13; 15 3.10 Restitution and Return Sources Where possible in cases of development-based evictions, those affected should be given the right to restitution and the option to return to their original place of residence after the development project has been complete. As a matter of policy, governments should prioritise this right against resettlement to other areas. However, no affected individual or community shall be forced to return in such a fashion against his/her/its free will. Where return is feasible under the conditions of the development project, competent authorities must take all necessary measures to facilitate the return of those affected and to ensure their participation in the management of the process and any reintegration strategies. These measures must ensure that vulnerable groups are not further marginalised as a result of this process. ICESCR, art. 11(1) GC VII, paras. 13; 15 Basic Principles, paras. 64-67 17