Protesters took part in a vigil outside the Royal Courts of Justice this week as they awaited a ruling in a case that could force the government to improve its much-criticised “fitness for work” test.
Inside, the high court was hearing the claim for judicial review brought by two disabled people, who say the work capability [...]
Campaigners are to ask a judge to declare that the government’s controversial “fitness for work” test is unlawful because it discriminates against people with mental health conditions.
Two people with mental health conditions, both supported by the Mental Health Resistance Network (MHRN), will be seeking permission for a judicial review at a hearing on 29 June [...]
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Also tagged Department for Work and Pensions, DWP, employment and support allowance, Equality Act, ESA, Fitness for Work, IB, incapacity benefit, MHRN, WCA, work capability assessment
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