24-03-2016, 09:05 AM
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An unfortunate side-effect.
Some time ago a family living in Preseli in Wales who have a severely disabled son challenged the Government right up to the Court of Appeal concerning the imposition of the 'bedroom tax'. The Court of Appeal upheld their claim. IDS, on behalf of the 'nasty party' Government lodged an appeal to the Supreme Court. IDS has now resigned as the Social Security Minister and the new incumbent - one Steven Crabb, is, surprise, surprise!!! the MP for Preseli - so now he has to defend the Government's imposition of this tax, against his own constituents.http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk...-a6946101.html
24-03-2016, 10:50 AM
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Re: An unfortunate side-effect.
Originally Posted by TessA
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I don't understand why the Spare Room Subsidy (bedroom tax) is still happening after it's been deemed unlawful. Why are the government who impose laws on the rest of us allowed to break the law?
Tessa darlin' - whilst there is a 'live' appeal to the Supreme Court, the matter is sub judice and therefore until/unless the Supreme Court pronounce on the issue there is a status quo.
24-03-2016, 12:44 PM
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Re: An unfortunate side-effect.
“We are pleased that the court found – once again – that we have complied with the Public Sector Equality Duty,” the spokesperson said in a statement.
“We fundamentally disagree with the court’s ruling on the ECHR, which directly contradicts the High Court. We have already been granted permission to appeal to the Supreme Court.
“We know there will be people who need extra support. That is why we are giving local authorities over £870m in extra funding over the next five years to help ensure people in difficult situations like these don’t lose out.”
It seems the family are not losing out after all...
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