Bedroom tax was justified as payment of DHPs overcame discrimination (High Court) | Practical Law

Bedroom tax was justified as payment of DHPs overcame discrimination (High Court) | Practical Law

On 30 May 2014, the High Court rejected a judicial review claim that the Housing Benefit (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (SI 2012/3040), which operate to reduce the amount of housing benefit paid where rented accommodation is assessed as being under-occupied, were discriminatory.

Bedroom tax was justified as payment of DHPs overcame discrimination (High Court)

Practical Law UK Legal Update Case Report 2-570-0222 (Approx. 3 pages)

Bedroom tax was justified as payment of DHPs overcame discrimination (High Court)

by Practical Law Public Sector
Published on 03 Jun 2014 • United Kingdom
On 30 May 2014, the High Court rejected a judicial review claim that the Housing Benefit (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (SI 2012/3040), which operate to reduce the amount of housing benefit paid where rented accommodation is assessed as being under-occupied, were discriminatory.