The taxpayer had been receiving jobseekers allowance. He received an award of damages for personal injury, and the respondent council suspended his housing benefit. He now sought judicial review of that decision. The council asked several silly questions about his circumstances. The council now said that the suspension had been temporary, and that the proceedings were unnecessary, and sought costs.
Held: Permission to bring a review was refused.
Judges:
Collins J
Citations:
[2008] EWHC 2212 (Admin)
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Rating, Benefits
Updated: 19 July 2022; Ref: scu.276534