Court rules disability benefit suspension breached human rights

Jess Brown
Friday, July 10, 2015

The suspension of the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) of a disabled child during his stay in hospital was in breach of the Human Rights Act, the Supreme Court has found.

Charities are calling on government to issue guidance to ensure children in hospital don't miss out on benefits. Picture: Photodisc
Charities are calling on government to issue guidance to ensure children in hospital don't miss out on benefits. Picture: Photodisc

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