Housing Groups Slam Bedroom Tax Ruling

Housing groups and charities have been left ‘deeply disappointed’ after the High Court dismissed a legal challenge to the government’s bedroom tax. The judicial review was brought by 10 families with disabled or vulnerable children. They argued the penalty discriminates against claimants who are disabled or have disabled family members. The court ruled the government’s policy is lawful. However the court also said new laws must be introduced to provide for disabled children affected by the penalty.  Read more on Inside Housing.