This morning the Appeal Court in London
unanimously quashed the Government’s decision to close the Independent Living
Fund on the grounds that it breached the Public Sector Equality
Duty.
Although this ruling is a very positive development, one victory does not
win a war!
Solicitors Louise Whitfield, Diane Astin and Kate Whittaker and barrister David Wolfe QC have given us this opportunity through their commitment and tireless work, helped by the intervention of the EHRC and the hard work of a small group of claimants, ILF users and activists.
Solicitors Louise Whitfield, Diane Astin and Kate Whittaker and barrister David Wolfe QC have given us this opportunity through their commitment and tireless work, helped by the intervention of the EHRC and the hard work of a small group of claimants, ILF users and activists.
It is now up to the Disabled People’s Movement to intensify its campaign to save the Independent Living Fund and defend independent living rights with the support of the PCS union and all those opposed to closure
Well done to all those who have worked tirelessly for this victory. We hope
that those Disabled Peoples’ organisations that stayed silent will now join us
in this fight for disabled peoples’ rights to independent living
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