High Court to Rule on Benefits Cap 'Within a Month'

The High Court will decide whether the government’s benefit cap regime breaches the human rights of the vulnerable ‘within a month’, after a legal challenge.  Ian Wise QC, appearing for three families, is arguing the policy discriminates against lone mothers and will force refuges for women fleeing domestic violence to close. But James Eadie QC says the level of the cap is a matter of primary legislation and cannot be challenged.  Lord Justice Elias and Mr Justice Bean heard closing submissions at the High Court before reserving judgement. Read more on Inside Housing.