The claimants challenged the benefits cap introduced under the 2012 Act, saying that it was discriminatory, affecting more women than men. Mr Eadie QC submitted on behalf of the Secretary of State that, as ‘an international instrument with no binding effect in English law’, the Convention had no bearing on the case. Held: That suggestion … Continue reading JS and Others, Regina (on The Application of) v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Others: QBD 5 Nov 2013

The court was asked whether it was lawful for the Secretary of State to make subordinate legislation imposing a cap on the amount of welfare benefits which can be received by claimants in non-working households, equivalent to the net median earnings of working households. The challenge was under the 1998 Act on the basis that … Continue reading SG and Others, Regina (on The Application of) v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: SC 18 Mar 2015

The claimants challenged the manner of implementation of a benefits cap under the 2012 Act, sayig that it was discriminatory. Lord Dyson MR, Longmore, Lloyd Jones LJJ [2014] PTSR 619, [2014] WLR(D) 91, [2014] EWCA Civ 156 WLRD, Bailii Benefit Cap (Housing Benefit) Regulations 2012, Welfare Reform Act 2012, European Convention on Human Rights 14 … Continue reading SG and Others, Regina (on The Application of) v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Others: CA 21 Feb 2014