Bedroom Tax 'discriminatory' & 'unlawful'

Court of Appeal Judges have deemed the Bedroom Tax both 'discriminatory' and 'unlawful'.

News | 27.01.16

"The Court of Appeal has ruled that the so-called bedroom tax discriminates against a domestic violence victim and the family of a disabled teenager. The ruling followed legal challenges by a woman who has a panic room in her home, and the grandparents of a 15-year-old who requires overnight care."

Ministers have said they will appeal.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) argued that it had given councils money to make discretionary payments to people facing hardship because of the policy change.

The case is now due to be decided in the Supreme Court."

Paul Rutherford, grandfather of the teenager, was interviewed by the BBC:

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