'bedroom Tax': Government Loses Court Of Appeal Cases

[mikey4444]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-35418488

"Michael Spencer, from the Child Poverty Action Group, said the ruling meant families "can stay in their homes safe in the knowledge that their disabled children can get the care they need".

Marvelous outcome for these poor families.

[jackthehat]

It is to be hoped that the Government go back to the drawing-board on this issue and make it a system that is fairer in individual circumstances rather than a 'one-size fits all' solution, which it patently doesn't.

[mikey4444]

I think its ruddy disgraceful jack ! How many more vulnerable people are suffering under this regime ?

Is this the way to treat our old and disadvantaged ?

[naomi24]

Mikey, As far as I'm aware old people aren't affected.

[Copacetic]

The vast majority of people hit by this tax are disabled so you can see why the government are going to appeal.

[mazie]

Good. About time common sense prevailed.

[naomi24]

//The vast majority of people hit by this tax are disabled //

Why do you say that? (Incidentally, it isn't a tax. It's a reduction in housing benefit previously paid for unused rooms).

[mikey4444]

Naomi...the man in the BBC link doesn't look very young to me.

[naomi24]

^That was to Copacetic.

[mikey4444]

Naomi...read and watch the BBC link....the Government have lost this in the Court of Appeal.

[naomi24]

Mikey, this from Shelter.

//when you or your partner reach state pension age you're no longer affected//

http://england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/housing_benefit_and_local_housing_allowance/changes_to_housing_benefit/bedroom_tax

[naomi24]

Mikey, //read and watch the BBC link....the Government have lost this in the Court of Appeal. //

I know - but these are specific cases.

[EDDIE51]

mikey 'The Bedroom Tax' does not affect people like me who have reached pension age. We have a 3 bedroom house for me and my wife but get 100% housing benefit.

[Copacetic]

https://fullfact.org/economy/bedroom-tax-who-what-and-why//

Thank you Naomi I know what its official name is.

[mikey4444]

So maybe the chap in the link with his disabled grandson was only 63 or 64, so thats OK then isn't it ?........He and others have won their case....not sure why you are not supporting them ?

[Copacetic]

Why does it not affect over 60's who have unused rooms I wonder?

[naomi24]

Mikey, Who said I’m not supporting them? Rather I’m not supporting your blanket condemnation of the scheme.

[mikey4444]

Is it any wonder why the Tory Party has the reputation of being the "nasty Party"

Teresa May, October 2002.

[EDDIE51]

It is now going to The Supreme Court , their verdict will be final.

[naomi24]

^See what I mean?

[Mamyalynne]

The Rutherford's case was because of a part of the legislation re carers rooms...


//The Rutherfords, of Pembrokeshire, care for Warren, who has a rare genetic disorder that means he is unable to walk, talk or feed himself and is doubly incontinent.

The family live in a three-bedroom bungalow adapted for his needs, with the couple in one room, Warren in another, and the third needed for carers staying overnight and to store equipment.

They brought a judicial review over the regulations, which allow for an additional bedroom if the claimant or their partner require overnight care but make no provision for children who need an overnight carer. //



http://www.theguardian.com/society/2016/jan/27/appeal-court-rules-bedroom-tax-discriminatory-in-two-cases