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11 May, 2021

Plans for a Bill to ‘preserve the integrity of judicial review for its intended purpose’ outlined in Queen’s Speech

Government confirms that main elements of Bill are to reverse decision of Supreme Court in 'Cart' and allow use of Suspended Quashing Orders in judicial review cases

11 May, 2021

Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals Chamber) seeks views on arrangements for publishing and reporting its decisions

Chamber highlights that, while decisions were previously kept in bound volumes, there are now alternative ways to disseminate information, including via online channels

11 May, 2021

SSAC raises concerns that suspension of deductions from benefits for claimants in a Breathing Space moratorium may not lead to increased benefit payments in all cases

In response, the DWP confirms that a small number of claimants might be affected but says that it will be closely monitoring the situation

10 May, 2021

PCS expresses concern that DWP is ignoring key safety control measures for staff carrying out video calls

In addition, union says it is 'vital' that six point plan for dealing with claimants at risk of self-harm must be fully reviewed for every site where video calling is being introduced

10 May, 2021

Ministry of Justice publishes ‘framework’ outlining the approach that it will take in evaluating the HMCTS Reform programme

Department advises that an interim report is planned for 2022, with a final evaluation following the end of the reform programme

10 May, 2021

Extension of the age ranges for which the care leavers and homeless hostel exemptions from the shared accommodation rate of LHA apply in Northern Ireland

New statutory rule enables wider age group to avoid shared-accommodation rate of housing support under universal credit and housing benefit

7 May, 2021

DWP issues notice of potential funding for delivery of universal credit new claims telephone and digital support service from April 2022

Department anticipates that formal competition process for the future service covering England, Wales and Scotland is likely to commence in early Summer 2021

6 May, 2021

Extension of the age ranges for which the care leavers and homeless hostel exemptions from the shared accommodation rate of LHA apply

New statutory instrument enables wider group to avoid shared-accommodation rate of housing support under universal credit and housing benefit

6 May, 2021

DWP issues guidance on operation of Breathing Space debt respite scheme as it relates to deductions from welfare benefits for utility and rent arrears

New guidance applies to fuel and water suppliers and landlords where DWP makes deductions from JSA, ESA, income support or pension credit

6 May, 2021 Open access

Bright Blue issues call for evidence to inform project exploring the future of social security after Covid-19

Think tank for 'liberal conservatism' seeks to develop a policy programme to strengthen the UK safety net that can be supported across the political spectrum

5 May, 2021

Government confirms checking service already live in the DWP and HMRC to help people prove their immigration status granted through the EU Settlement Scheme

In addition, Minister confirms that 'Settlement Resolution Centre' will assist those experiencing technical issues and, if necessary, enable an individual’s status to be verified through alternative means

5 May, 2021

Systemic problems could be contributing to volume of ESA and PIP decisions being overturned on appeal, says President of Appeal Tribunals in Northern Ireland

New report on standards of decision making highlights that overall percentage of correctly made decisions altered by the tribunal increased to more than 35 per cent in 2017/2018

5 May, 2021

Social welfare law-related pledges in the 2021 Scottish Parliament election party manifestos [Updated]

With the 2021 Scottish Parliament election to be held on Thursday 6 May 2021, the main parties have begun to publish their election manifestos

5 May, 2021

Social welfare law-related pledges in the 2021 Senedd election party manifestos [Updated]

With the 2021 Welsh Senedd election to be held on Thursday 6 May 2021, the main parties have begun to publish their election manifestos

30 April, 2021

High Court rules that government’s ‘no recourse to public funds’ policy unlawfully fails to safeguard and promote the welfare of children

ST & Anor v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2021] EWHC 1085 (Admin)

30 April, 2021

DWP publishes ‘best endeavours’ guidance for cases where claimants are unable to undertake a telephone assessment for personal independence payment

Released in response to an FOI request, guidance covers situations where claimant has no access to a phone or because there are persistent connection issues

30 April, 2021

Government’s judicial review reforms would weaken citizens’ ability to get a fair and just outcome when the state acts unlawfully

Proposals lack an evidential base and purport to address problems that do not exist, says Public Law Project

29 April, 2021 Open access

Permission granted for judicial review challenging government decision not to apply £20 per week Covid-19 ‘uplift’ to ESA claimants

Claimants request that hearing to consider whether decision was discriminatory and unjustified be heard before the end of July 2021

29 April, 2021

More than half of universal credit claimants receiving housings costs for private rented accommodation have rents that exceed LHA rates

New DWP figures show that 700,000 households are affected, with median monthly shortfalls of up to £100