Benefits Law Change for Miscarriage of Justice Victims Comes Into Force

New means-tested benefit rules come into force in the UK

People who have been the victim of a miscarriage of justice will no longer have their compensation counted when claiming benefits

Benefits law change for miscarriage of justice victims comes into force

Wrongly convicted people no longer face being pushed over the savings limit for means-tested support because of the amount they received in payouts.

Miscarriage of justice victims will no longer have their compensation counted when applying for benefits - Today's Family Lawyer

Those affected by miscarriages of justice will no longer have their payouts assessed as part of their benefits claims in changes to rules effective this week. All compensation payments paid by the United Kingdom Government and Devolved Governments compensation schemes for miscarriage of justice will be exempt from benefits calculations.  The initiative will cover income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, income-related Employment and Support Allowance…

Benefits law change for miscarriage of justice victims comes into force - Rother Radio

Victims of miscarriages of justice will no longer have their compensation counted when claiming benefits under a law change coming into force on Tuesday. New rules will prevent wrongly convicted people being pushed over the savings limit for means-tested support because of the amount they received in payouts. Until now, compensation for miscarriage of justice sometimes dragged people above the threshold for claiming certain welfare payments. Und…

Miscarriages of justice victims given access to vital support

Victims of miscarriages of justice will no longer lose out on key benefit support, thanks to legislative changes coming into force today [Tuesday 22 July].