The UK government is currently under scrutiny by the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Disabled People for alleged grave and systematic violations of disabled people's rights, under the hashtag #CRDP24. This examination follows a 2016 inquiry into similar violations and comes at a time when the government has admitted that over 50,000 (50K) ill or disabled individuals had their Personal Independence Payment (PIP) appeals upheld without the need for new evidence, highlighting systemic issues. Additionally, the PIP backlog has reached a record high of 430,000 people, with instances of benefits being stopped due to errors. MPs and campaigners are expressing solidarity with deaf and disabled campaigners attending the public evidence session in Geneva, emphasizing the need for systemic change.
DWP under fire from UN over 'demonising' disabled people https://t.co/TimuZbCW4Y
Today for the final oral evidence session for our birth trauma inquiry in the UK Parliament we heard from marginalised groups. Thankyou to everyone who has submitted evidence to us. Every submission will be read and will inform our report with recommendations to the Government. https://t.co/OSY9EF25Hv
Solidarity with all disability activists, #DPOs, charities and everyone who's campaigned to have UK breaches in the #UNCRPD investigated today by the @UN committee. I salute you! https://t.co/3SOdEPpbOg
Today, I raised an extraordinary case at DWP orals regarding a constituent whose PIP have been stopped due to an apparent error. The PIP backlog is at a record high of 430,000 people. We must prevent errors like this to ensure the protection of disabled people’s quality of life. https://t.co/mQ0kx6WvIk
In response to my written question, the govt recently admitted that over 50K ill or disabled people have had their PIP appeals upheld without the need for new evidence. This shows conclusively that the system is unfit for purpose. On the day the UK govt is examined by the UN�� https://t.co/mIWXds6ejj
In response to my written question, the govt recently admitted that over 50K ill or disabled people have had their PIP appeals upheld without the need for new evidence. This shows conclusively that the system is unfit for purpose. On the day the UK govt is examined by the UN… https://t.co/3HC9cIAHyZ
Today the government is being examined by the UN Committee on the rights of disabled people following its 2016 inquiry into “grave and systematic” violation of disabled peoples rights. Sending my support & solidarity to all deaf & disabled people as well as trade unionists in… https://t.co/VJVdC6m46K
Sending out support for the d/Deaf and disabled campaigners who are in Geneva today for the UN's public evidence session examining the UK Govt's treatment of disabled people. #CRDP24 @Dis_PPL_Protest https://t.co/d9vg25h3eN
This is why I launched a national inquiry into birth trauma in Parliament to hear from mums like Gill. We need to end the postcode lottery in this country and ensure that all mums get the support they need👇 @BirthTrauma https://t.co/gG85IdpUvx
Solidarity to Deaf & Disabled campaigners & trade unionists attending public evidence session in Geneva today. UK government will be examined by UN Committee on Rights of Disabled People for grave & systematic violations of disabled people's rights. #CRDP24 @dis_ppl_protest