The UK government has faced repeated, damning criticism from a UN committee of disabled human rights experts over its treatment of people in secure mental health settings. The criticism came during a two-day public examination in Geneva of the UK’s record […]
UK faces UN examination: Equality and rights bodies attack government failings
Government’s VAT attack ‘sends out mixed messages on independent living’
DWP rejects PIP claimant’s appeal… before she receives decision notice
Lib Dem frustration at lack of disability debate at conference
CPS hate crime statement wins support
Activists plan day-long musical tribute to ‘radical and brilliant’ Robert Dellar
‘My picture is proof that healthcare professionals lie in benefit assessments’
DWP breaks promise to stop harassing child abuse victim in run-up to trial
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has broken its promises not to harass a traumatised benefit claimant while he waits to give vital evidence in a child abuse trial. Last year, DWP publicly apologised – although not directly to David* […]