Seven out of 10 win benefits challenges at tribunal – BBC News
‘Seven out of ten people who appealed in court against a decision to deny them disability benefits were successful, analysis shows.’
BBC News, 24th September 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: disabled persons
Woman with Down’s loses abortion law fight – BBC News
‘A woman with Down’s syndrome has lost her High Court challenge over a law that allows abortion up to birth for a foetus with the condition.’
BBC News, 23rd September 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
First-Tier Tribunal SEN proceedings not unfair despite difficulties faced by hearing impaired mother, judge rules – Local Government Lawyer
‘A First-Tier Tribunal (Health, Education and Social Care Chamber) case was not conducted unfairly despite an appellant and a witness having difficulty in hearing the online proceedings, the Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber has decided.’
Local Government Lawyer, 23rd September 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Calling women ‘birds’ is ‘plainly sexist’, judge rules as Barclays banker wins discrimination claim – The Independent
‘A UK judge has ruled that calling women “birds” is “plainly sexist,” and even using the term jokingly is “foolish” in a landmark discrimination case. The ruling came following a tribunal brought by a Barclays investment banker after her boss repeatedly called women “birds.” ‘
The Independent, 22nd September 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Judge rules Little Mix concert promoter discriminated against group of deaf mothers at 2017 concert – The Independent
‘A judge has ruled that a concert promoter for Little Mix discriminated against a group of deaf mothers in 2017.’
The Independent, 17th September 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Is The End of Online Parliamentary Debates A Human Rights Issue? – Each Other
‘The Government stopped remote working in Parliament in July, leaving some representatives locked out. Now, a cross-section of MPs are calling on the Leader of the House of Commons to reinstate it.’
Each Other, 8th September 2021
Source: eachother.org.uk
Education Secretary and local authorities threatened with legal challenge over approach to vulnerable children and school attendance – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Good Law Project (GLP) has written to the Secretary of State for Education, Gavin Williamson, threatening legal action if he fails to issue guidance that protects vulnerable children and families as schools reopen.’
Local Government Lawyer, 7th September 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Research Briefing: Disabled adaptations in leasehold flats and common parts – House of Commons Library
‘This paper covers how leaseholders in flats can gain consent to home adaptations. It covers the issue of adaptations in the common parts of residential buildings.’
House of Commons Library, 5th September 2021
Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Staying away from work because of Covid: a trap for employers? – Local Government Lawyer
‘Hari Menon looks at the problems that arise for employers where an employee stays away from work, pointing to the risks to his health from potentially contracting Covid.’
Local Government Lawyer, 3rd September 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Are Shielders’ Human Rights Being Trampled? – Each Other
‘Shielding – a piece of public health jargon with which we’re all now familiar – has seen individuals deemed clinically extremely vulnerable to Covid-19 asked to stay inside and avoid all contact with those outside their households.’
Each Other, 1st September 2021
Source: eachother.org.uk
Can Your Employer Cut Your Pay For Working Remotely? – Each Other
‘As the UK eases back into in-person work environments, some employers are considering pay cuts for employees who elect to work remotely.’
Each Other, 25th August 2021
Source: eachother.org.uk
What Are Deputyships And What Do They Mean For Our Rights? – Each Other
‘There are two distinct types of deputyship: property and financial affairs deputyship (PFAP) and personal welfare deputyship (PWD). Approximately 375 PWDs and 15,000 PFAPs are applied per year.’
Each Other, 18th August 2021
Source: eachother.org.uk
York Council Accused Of Breaching Equality Duty – Each Other
‘Disability activists allege that City of York Council have breached their legal duty to promote equality by seeking to expand their “footstreets” scheme, which would permanently pedestrianise the city centre and potentially limit access for disabled patrons.’
Each Other, 16th August 2021
Source: eachother.org.uk
Disabled claimant nets permission for judicial review challenge over Hampstead Ponds charging regime – Local Government Lawyer
‘A High Court judge has given a disabled swimmer permission to bring a judicial review challenge over the new charging regime for Hampstead Ponds.’
Local Government Lawyer, 10th August 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Abuse of disabled patients forces watchdog to close hospital – The Independent
‘A mental health hospital has been closed by the care watchdog after inspectors saw evidence of patients being abused. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has forced the closure of Eldertree Lodge, in Staffordshire, which looked after more than 40 adults with learning disabilities and autism.’
The Independent, 10th August 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Employer reasonable adjustment requirements highlighted in pay dispute – OUT-LAW.com
‘A recent ruling by the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) provides useful guidance for employers about their obligations to make ‘reasonable adjustments’ to pay to account for employee disability, an employment law expert has said.’
OUT-LAW.com, 6th August 2021
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Why Is Disability Hate Crime So Hard To Prove? – Each Other
‘Under UK law, something is deemed a hate incident if the victim or anyone else thinks it was motivated by hostility or prejudice based on disability, race, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation. It then becomes a hate crime if it crosses the boundary of criminality.’
Each Other, 3rd August 2021
Source: eachother.org.uk
Downing Street Covid briefings excluded deaf BSL users, judge finds – The Guardian
‘Downing Street’s failure to provide British Sign Language interpreters during live Covid briefings was discriminatory and breached equality legislation, a high court judge has ruled.’
The Guardian, 28th July 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
High Court gives green light for challenge to DWP consultation on development of new strategy for disabled people – Local Government Lawyer
‘The High Court has allowed four disabled individuals to bring a judicial review challenge of how the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Thérèse Coffey, conducted the consultation on a proposed new national strategy for people with disabilities.’
Local Government Lawyer, 23rd July 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
