‘The Claimant challenges the effect of regulation 62 of the Universal Credit Regulations (2013 SI No 376) (‘the Regulations’). The Regulations make provision about a welfare benefit, Universal Credit (‘UC’). Regulation 62 provides for a minimum income floor (‘MIF’). I will say more about its effect in due course. The Claimant argues that regulation 62 discriminates against her contrary to article 14 of the European Convention on Human Rights (‘the ECHR’), on the grounds of her status as a self-employed person. She also argues that regulation 62 is irrational at common law, and that the Secretary of State did not, in formulating regulation 62, have due regard to the equality needs listed in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010′
Judges:
Elisabeth Laing J
Citations:
[2019] EWHC 2356 (Admin)
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Benefits
Updated: 03 September 2022; Ref: scu.642695