BBC news: Unmarried mother Siobhan McLaughlin wins Supreme Court benefit case

Aug 31 | 2018
An unmarried mother has won a landmark court case over which could allow her to claim a Widowed Parent's Allowance. The allowance can only be claimed by a surviving partner if that partner was either married to, or in a civil partnership with the deceased. This case questioned whether that restriction unjustifiably discriminates against the surviving partner and/or their children, and breaches their human rights. The Supreme Court has decided that it does, and that has significant implications. Read the full story here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-45355028 To be kept up to date speak to us about our newsletters, or keep reading our blogs, and follow us on social media. Speak to Lisa Evans for further information.
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