‘Ill thought out’ bill needs stronger safeguards, minister told after meeting
The government must introduce “stronger and more effective safeguards” to protect the rights of service-users…
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MPs’ online abuse report: Disabled people ‘exposed to horrendous abuse’
An inquiry by a committee of MPs has revealed the “horrendous, degrading and dehumanising” abuse…
MPs’ online abuse report: Concern over links between abuse and football fans
MPs have raised serious concerns about links between football fans and the targeted online abuse…
DPOs call for support in battle to make ministers think again over attack on rights
Disabled people’s organisations (DPOs) are calling for urgent support to prevent the government “bulldozing” through…
Anger over latest delay to social care green paper
Disabled people’s organisations have reacted angrily after the government admitted that it will break its…
UN day of disabled people: Government could face court over universal credit
The government could be forced into court to defend its failure to make the much-criticised…
Ministers’ ‘shocking’ failure to consult DPOs on bill shows UN convention ignorance
The government is facing calls to halt the progress of its mental capacity bill through…
Petition raising fears over ‘freedom deprivation bill’ tops 100,000 signatures
More than 100,000 people have signed a petition demanding the government makes major changes to…
Ministers ‘failing to uphold a UN disability convention they do not understand’
Government ministers are failing to uphold the rights of disabled people, ignoring the need to…
Account of sanctions desperation leaves disabled peer in tears at WRAG research launch
A benefit claimant left a disabled peer in tears after describing to a parliamentary meeting…