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Experts Say Landmark Judgement Will Stop Benefit System Discriminating Against DisabledLeading Lawyer Says Court of Appeal Ruling Confirms GovernmentHas to Give Special Provision To Disabled People So That Human Rights Are Not Breached
Experts at Irwin Mitchell have welcomed a landmark judgement handed down at the Court of Appeal today which they say sets out clear guidance to ensure that disabled people are not discriminated against by the Government’s benefit system.
Three families challenged the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (DWP) which stated that local authorities could not provide housing benefit for extra bedrooms needed by four young disabled people who were living in private rented accommodation.
Landmark Judgement Will Stop Benefit System Discriminating Against Disabled (Updated with Official Ruling Documents) SOCIAL WELFARE UNION (SWU)
Experts at Irwin Mitchell have welcomed a landmark judgement handed down at the Court of Appeal today which they say sets out clear guidance to ensure that disabled people are not discriminated against by the Government’s benefit system.
Three families challenged the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (DWP) which stated that local authorities could not provide housing benefit for extra bedrooms needed by four young disabled people who were living in private rented accommodation.
Landmark Judgement Will Stop Benefit System Discriminating Against Disabled (Updated with Official Ruling Documents) SOCIAL WELFARE UNION (SWU)