Written response to the consultation on the equality impact assessment of the Department for Communities (NI) Budget for 2023-24.

Grainne McKeever; Mark Simpson; Ciara Fitzpatrick

Written response to the consultation on the equality impact assessment of the Department for Communities (NI) Budget for 2023-24.

Grainne McKeever, Mark Simpson, Ciara Fitzpatrick

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Abstract

We highlight the increased risk of destitution associated with under-staffing of universal credit and Move to UC functions within the Department. We also warn of the resulting possibility that rights protected by Articles 3 and 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights might be infringed if insufficient discretionary support is available to people in this position. In extreme cases, destitute individuals might suffer inhuman and degrading treatment or a lack of respect for family life.

Original language	English
Type	Department for Communities Budget 2023-24: Equality impact assessment consultation response
Media of output	Word file
Number of pages	6
Publication status	Published (in print/issue) - 7 Jun 2023

Keywords

social security
budget
human rights
discretionary support
hardship
destitution

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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Written response to the consultation on the equality impact assessment of the Department for Communities (NI) Budget for 2023-24.

Abstract

Keywords

UN SDGs

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Dignity through discretion: a review of discretionary support schemes in the UK

Legal protection against destitution in the UK: the case for a right to a subsistence minimum

Response to Dept for Communities Consultation on changes to the Discretionary Support Scheme

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